CVE-2017-13256: High severity Google Android vulnerability

Published Mar 5, 2018

Updated

In processservicesearchattrreq of sdpserver.cc, there is an out of bounds write due to a missing bounds check. This could lead to remote code execution with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Product: Android. Versions: 5.1.1, 6.0, 6.0.1, 7.0, 7.1.1, 7.1.2, 8.0, 8.1. Android ID: A-68817966.

Affected Software

9 affected components

Google Android=5.1.1

Google Android=6.0

Google Android=6.0.1

Google Android=7.0

Google Android=7.1.1

Google Android=7.1.2

Google Android=8.0

Google Android=8.1

Google Android

Event History

Mar 5, 2018

CVE Published

via Android·12:00 AM

Apr 4, 2018

CVE Published

via MITRE·05:00 PM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·05:00 PM

DescriptionWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-13256?

CVE-2017-13256 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for remote code execution.

How do I fix CVE-2017-13256?

To fix CVE-2017-13256, update your Android device to the latest security patch provided by Google.

Which Android versions are affected by CVE-2017-13256?

CVE-2017-13256 affects Android versions 5.1.1, 6.0, 6.0.1, and also 7.0 through 8.1.

Does CVE-2017-13256 require user interaction for exploitation?

No, CVE-2017-13256 does not require user interaction for exploitation.

What kind of impact can CVE-2017-13256 have on my device?

CVE-2017-13256 can lead to remote code execution without additional execution privileges, potentially compromising the device.