Google Android 6.0/6.0.1 Media Framework input validation

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A vulnerability was found in Google Android 6.0/6.0.1. It has been declared as problematic. The affected element is an unknown function of the component Media Framework. Such manipulation leads to input validation. This vulnerability is documented as CVE-2017-13186. The attack can be executed remotely. There is not any exploit available. Applying a patch is advised to resolve this issue.

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A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in Google Android 6.0/6.0.1 (Smartphone Operating System). Affected by this issue is some unknown processing of the component Media Framework. 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. CVE summarizes:

A vulnerability in the Android media framework (libavc) related to incorrect use of mmco parameters. Product: Android. Versions: 7.0, 7.1.1, 7.1.2, 8.0, 8.1. Android ID: A-65735716.

The bug was discovered 01/05/2018. The weakness was released 01/02/2018 as Pixel?/?Nexus 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-2017-13186 since 08/23/2017. The exploitation is known to be easy. 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 12/21/2019). 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 immediately after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at VDB-111636, VDB-111637, VDB-111638 and VDB-111639. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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• Smartphone Operating System

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• Google

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• Android

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• 6.0
• 6.0.1

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• free

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• Vendor: https://www.google.com/

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