CVE-2017-13315: High severity android vulnerability

Published May 7, 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.

Affected Software

8 affected components

Google Android

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

Remediation

Patch Available

https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2018-05-01

Event History

May 7, 2018

CVE Published

via Android·12:00 AM

Nov 19, 2024

CVE Published

via MITRE·05:50 PM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·05:50 PM

Description

Data Sourced

via NVD·06:15 PM

DescriptionSeverityWeakness

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.