VDB-115733 · CVE-2017-13251 · BID 103255

Google Android up to 8.1 impeg2d_dec_hdr.c impeg2d_dec_pic_data_thread out-of-bounds write

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability identified as critical has been detected in Google Android up to 8.1. This affects the function impeg2d_dec_pic_data_thread of the file impeg2d_dec_hdr.c. The manipulation leads to out-of-bounds write. This vulnerability is listed as CVE-2017-13251. The attack must be carried out locally. There is no available exploit. Applying a patch is the recommended action to fix this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in Google Android up to 8.1 (Smartphone Operating System). This issue affects the function impeg2d_dec_pic_data_thread of the file impeg2d_dec_hdr.c. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a out-of-bounds write vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-787. The product writes data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

In impeg2d_dec_pic_data_thread of impeg2d_dec_hdr.c, there is a possible out of bounds write due to a missing bounds check. This could lead to local escalation of privilege when running multi threaded with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation. Product: Android. Versions: 6.0, 6.0.1, 7.0, 7.1.1, 7.1.2, 8.0, 8.1. Android ID: A-69269702.

The bug was discovered 03/05/2018. The weakness was presented 04/04/2018 by Amir with Zimperium zLabs (Website). The advisory is shared at source.android.com. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2017-13251 since 08/23/2017. An attack has to be approached locally. A simple authentication is required for exploitation. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 30 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 103255†). See VDB-114373, VDB-114375, VDB-114638 and VDB-114639 for similar entries. If you want to get the best quality for vulnerability data then you always have to consider VulDB.

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Class: Out-of-bounds write
CWE: CWE-787 / CWE-119
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Yes

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08/23/2017 🔍
03/05/2018 +194 days 🔍
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01/21/2020 +656 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: google.com

Advisory: source.android.com
Researcher: Amir
Organization: Zimperium zLabs
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2017-13251 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2017-13251
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-115733
SecurityFocus: 103255 - Google Android Media framework Multiple Remote Code Execution Vulnerabilities

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

Created: 04/05/2018 09:01
Updated: 01/21/2020 16:38
Changes: 04/05/2018 09:01 (63), 01/21/2020 16:38 (6)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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