7.8
CWE
131
Advisory Published
CVE Published
Updated

CVE-2017-13315

First published: Mon May 07 2018(Updated: )

In writeToParcel and createFromParcel of DcParamObject.java, there is a permission bypass due to a write size mismatch. This could lead to an elevation of privileges where the user 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-2017-13315?

    CVE-2017-13315 has been rated as a moderate severity vulnerability that can lead to privilege escalation.

  • How do I fix CVE-2017-13315?

    To fix CVE-2017-13315, update your Google Android system to the latest version where the vulnerability has been patched.

  • Which versions of Android are affected by CVE-2017-13315?

    CVE-2017-13315 affects Android versions 6.0, 6.0.1, 7.0, 7.1.1, 7.1.2, 8.0, and 8.1.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2017-13315?

    CVE-2017-13315 is a permission bypass vulnerability that can allow unauthorized elevation of privileges.

  • Does CVE-2017-13315 require user interaction to exploit?

    No, CVE-2017-13315 does not require user interaction to exploit.

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