VDB-115759 · CVE-2017-13278 · GCVE-0-2017-13278

Google Android up to 8.1 MediaPlayerService.cpp notify use after free

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Google Android up to 8.1. It has been rated as critical. The affected element is the function MediaPlayerService::Client::notify of the file MediaPlayerService.cpp. This manipulation causes use after free. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2017-13278. The attack can only be executed locally. There is no exploit available. It is recommended to apply a patch to fix this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Google Android up to 8.1 (Smartphone Operating System). Affected by this vulnerability is the function MediaPlayerService::Client::notify of the file MediaPlayerService.cpp. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a use after free vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-416. Referencing memory after it has been freed can cause a program to crash, use unexpected values, or execute code. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

In MediaPlayerService::Client::notify of MediaPlayerService.cpp, there is a possible use after free. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not 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-70546581.

The bug was discovered 04/05/2018. The weakness was shared 04/04/2018 (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at source.android.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2017-13278 since 08/23/2017. Attacking locally is a requirement. The successful exploitation requires a single authentication. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit.

Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem.

The entries VDB-83180, VDB-115633, VDB-115638 and VDB-115639 are related to this item. Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

Productinfo

Type

Smartphone Operating System

Vendor

Google

Name

Android

Version

License

free

Website

Vendor: https://www.google.com/

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.5
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.4

VulDB Base Score: 5.3
VulDB Temp Score: 5.1
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NVD Base Score: 7.8
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Use after free
CWE: CWE-416 / CWE-119
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Yes

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Patch
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Timelineinfo

08/23/2017 🔍
04/04/2018 +224 days 🔍
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04/05/2018 +1 days 🔍
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01/21/2020 +656 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: google.com

Advisory: source.android.com
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2017-13278 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2017-13278
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-115759
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20150917
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Entryinfo

Created: 04/05/2018 09:27
Updated: 01/21/2020 20:22
Changes: 04/05/2018 09:27 (60), 01/21/2020 20:22 (2)
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