7.8
CWE
276
Advisory Published
CVE Published
Updated

CVE-2017-13310

First published: Mon May 07 2018(Updated: )

In createFromParcel of ViewPager.java, there is a possible read/write serialization issue leading to a permissions bypass. This could lead to local escalation of privilege where an app can start an activity with system privileges with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.

Credit: security@android.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow 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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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2017-13310?

    CVE-2017-13310 has a high severity rating due to its ability to allow local escalation of privilege.

  • How do I fix CVE-2017-13310?

    To remediate CVE-2017-13310, you should update to a patched version of Android that addresses the serialization issue.

  • Which versions of Android are affected by CVE-2017-13310?

    CVE-2017-13310 affects Android versions 6.0 through 8.1.

  • What type of attack does CVE-2017-13310 facilitate?

    CVE-2017-13310 facilitates a permissions bypass, allowing an attacker to start activities with system privileges.

  • Is user interaction required for the exploitation of CVE-2017-13310?

    No, exploitation of CVE-2017-13310 does not require user interaction, making it more dangerous.

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