CVE-2017-13275: Medium severity Google Android vulnerability

Published Apr 2, 2018
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Updated

In getVSCoverage of CmapCoverage.cpp, there is a possible out of bounds read due to an incorrect bounds check. This could lead to local information disclosure with no additional privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation. Product: Android. Versions: 8.0, 8.1. Android ID: A-70808908.

Affected Software

3 affected components
Google Android=8.0
Google Android=8.1
Google Android

Event History

Apr 2, 2018
CVE Published
via Android·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via Android·12:00 AM
SeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Apr 4, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:00 PM
DescriptionWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

Which devices are affected?

The affected product is Google Android running versions 8.0 or 8.1.

2

What does an attacker need to exploit this issue?

Exploitation is local, requires user interaction, and does not require additional privileges. The vulnerability can disclose information through an out-of-bounds read.

3

How can I identify this issue in Android tracking and source records?

The Android issue identifier is A-70808908. The affected code is getVSCoverage in CmapCoverage.cpp.

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