VDB-115760 · CVE-2017-13279 · GCVE-0-2017-13279

Google Android up to 8.1 M3UParser.cpp M3UParser::parse resource management

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability categorized as problematic has been discovered in Google Android up to 8.1. The impacted element is the function M3UParser::parse of the file M3UParser.cpp. Such manipulation leads to resource management. This vulnerability is referenced as CVE-2017-13279. The attack can only be performed from a local environment. 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 up to 8.1 (Smartphone Operating System). Affected by this issue is the function M3UParser::parse of the file M3UParser.cpp. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a resource management vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-399. Impacted is availability. CVE summarizes:

In M3UParser::parse of M3UParser.cpp, there is a memory resource exhaustion due to a large loop of pushing items into a vector. This could lead to remote denial of service 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-68399439.

The bug was discovered 04/05/2018. The weakness was published 04/04/2018 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at source.android.com. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2017-13279 since 08/23/2017. The attack may be launched remotely. No form of authentication is required for exploitation. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available.

Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem.

Similar entries are available at VDB-83180, VDB-115633, VDB-115638 and VDB-115639. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

Productinfo

Type

Smartphone Operating System

Vendor

Google

Name

Android

Version

License

free

Website

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

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CPE 2.2info

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 4.4
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 4.3

VulDB Base Score: 3.3
VulDB Temp Score: 3.2
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NVD Base Score: 5.5
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Resource management
CWE: CWE-399 / CWE-404
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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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01/21/2020 +656 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: google.com

Advisory: source.android.com
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2017-13279 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2017-13279
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-115760
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20150917
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Entryinfo

Created: 04/05/2018 09:27
Updated: 01/21/2020 20:28
Changes: 04/05/2018 09:27 (60), 01/21/2020 20:28 (2)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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