Google Android up to 8.1 hevc Codec i2_pic_width_in_luma_samples out-of-bounds write
| CVSS Meta Temp Score | Current Exploit Price (≈) | CTI Interest Score |
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Summary
A vulnerability has been found in Google Android 7.0/7.1.1/7.1.2/8.0/8.1 and classified as critical. Impacted is the function i2_pic_width_in_luma_samples of the component hevc Codec. Performing a manipulation results in out-of-bounds write.
This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2017-13230. The attack can be initiated remotely. There is not any exploit available.
It is recommended to apply a patch to fix this issue.
Details
A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in Google Android 7.0/7.1.1/7.1.2/8.0/8.1 (Smartphone Operating System). This affects the function i2_pic_width_in_luma_samples of the component hevc Codec. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a out-of-bounds write vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-787. The product writes data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:
In hevc codec, there is an out-of-bounds write due to an incorrect bounds check with the i2_pic_width_in_luma_samples value. This could lead to remote escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation. Product: Android. Versions: 7.0, 7.1.1, 7.1.2, 8.0, 8.1. Android ID: A-65483665.
The bug was discovered 02/05/2018. The weakness was released 02/12/2018 with Qihoo 360 (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at source.android.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2017-13230 since 08/23/2017. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit. The pricing for an exploit might be around USD $5k-$25k at the moment (estimation calculated on 02/03/2021). It is expected to see the exploit prices for this product increasing in the near future.
The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 7 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $25k-$100k.
Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem.
The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at SecurityFocus (BID 102976†). Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at VDB-112858, VDB-112859, VDB-113149 and VDB-113152. Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.
Product
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Website
- Vendor: https://www.google.com/
CPE 2.3
CPE 2.2
CVSSv4
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VulDB Meta Base Score: 8.0VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.9
VulDB Base Score: 7.3
VulDB Temp Score: 7.0
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Exploiting
Class: Out-of-bounds writeCWE: CWE-787 / CWE-119
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes
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Status: Not defined
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Threat Intelligence
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Countermeasures
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Timeline
08/23/2017 🔍02/05/2018 🔍
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02/13/2018 🔍
02/03/2021 🔍
Sources
Vendor: google.comAdvisory: source.android.com
Researcher: Mingjian Zhou
Organization: Qihoo 360
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2017-13230 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2017-13230
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-113151
SecurityFocus: 102976 - Google Android Media Framework Component Multiple Security Vulnerabilities
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20150917
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Entry
Created: 02/13/2018 09:18Updated: 02/03/2021 08:58
Changes: 02/13/2018 09:18 (63), 01/04/2020 08:28 (5), 02/03/2021 08:58 (2)
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Cache ID: 216::103
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