What is the severity of CVE-2017-13249?

CVE-2017-13249 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential for remote code execution.

How do I fix CVE-2017-13249?

To mitigate CVE-2017-13249, users should update their Android devices to the latest security patch provided by Google.

What versions of Android are affected by CVE-2017-13249?

CVE-2017-13249 affects Android versions 6.0, 6.0.1, 7.0, 7.1.1, 7.1.2, 8.0, and 8.1.

Can CVE-2017-13249 be exploited without user interaction?

Exploitation of CVE-2017-13249 does require user interaction for it to be successful.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2017-13249?

CVE-2017-13249 is an out of bound write vulnerability that could lead to remote code execution.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2017-13249

critical

9.3

CWE

787

5/3/2018

26/8/2024

CVE-2017-13249

First published: Mon Mar 05 2018(Updated: )

In impeg2d_api_set_display_frame of impeg2d_api_main.c, there is an out of bound write due to a missing bounds check. This could lead to remote code execution with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation. Product: Android. Versions: 6.0, 6.0.1, 7.0, 7.1.1, 7.1.2, 8.0, 8.1. Android ID: A-70399408.

Credit: security@android.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Android
Android	=6.0
Android	=6.0.1
Android	=7.0
Android	=7.1.1
Android	=7.1.2
Android	=8.0
Android	=8.1

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What is the severity of CVE-2017-13249?
CVE-2017-13249 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential for remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2017-13249?
To mitigate CVE-2017-13249, users should update their Android devices to the latest security patch provided by Google.
What versions of Android are affected by CVE-2017-13249?
CVE-2017-13249 affects Android versions 6.0, 6.0.1, 7.0, 7.1.1, 7.1.2, 8.0, and 8.1.
Can CVE-2017-13249 be exploited without user interaction?
Exploitation of CVE-2017-13249 does require user interaction for it to be successful.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2017-13249?
CVE-2017-13249 is an out of bound write vulnerability that could lead to remote code execution.

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