VDB-111440 · CVE-2017-13214 · BID 102416

Google Android Hardware HEVC Decoder input validation

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Google Android. Affected is an unknown function of the component Hardware HEVC Decoder. Such manipulation leads to input validation. This vulnerability is referenced as CVE-2017-13214. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. No exploit is available. Applying a patch is advised to resolve this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in Google Android (Smartphone Operating System) (version unknown). Affected by this issue is an unknown function of the component Hardware HEVC Decoder. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a input validation vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-20. The product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly. Impacted is availability.

The bug was discovered 01/15/2018. The weakness was published 01/02/2018 as Android Security Bulletin - January 2018 as confirmed security bulletin (Website). The advisory is shared for download at source.android.com. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2017-13214 since 08/23/2017. The attack may be launched remotely. No form of authentication is required for exploitation. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The current price for an exploit might be approx. USD $5k-$25k (estimation calculated on 01/29/2021). It is expected to see the exploit prices for this product increasing in the near future.

Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem. A possible mitigation has been published 3 days after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at SecurityFocus (BID 102416†) and SecurityTracker (ID 1040106†). Similar entries are available at VDB-111420, VDB-111421, VDB-111439 and VDB-111438. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Class: Input validation
CWE: CWE-20
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Recommended: Patch
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Timelineinfo

08/23/2017 🔍
01/02/2018 +132 days 🔍
01/02/2018 +0 days 🔍
01/05/2018 +3 days 🔍
01/05/2018 +0 days 🔍
01/07/2018 +2 days 🔍
01/12/2018 +5 days 🔍
01/15/2018 +3 days 🔍
01/29/2021 +1110 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: google.com

Advisory: Android Security Bulletin - January 2018
Researcher: Cameron Gutman
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2017-13214 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2017-13214
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-111440
SecurityFocus: 102416 - Google Android HTC Component CVE-2017-13214 Denial of Service Vulnerability
SecurityTracker: 1040106

scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20150917
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Entryinfo

Created: 01/07/2018 11:30
Updated: 01/29/2021 08:20
Changes: 01/07/2018 11:30 (68), 12/20/2019 08:40 (5), 01/29/2021 08:16 (3), 01/29/2021 08:20 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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