Google Android up to 8.1 avrc_pars_ct.cc avrc_ctrl_pars_vendor_rsp null pointer dereference

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Google Android 7.0/7.1.1/7.1.2/8.0/8.1. It has been declared as problematic. This affects the function avrc_ctrl_pars_vendor_rsp of the file avrc_pars_ct.cc. Such manipulation leads to null pointer dereference. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2017-13291. The attack can be launched remotely. No exploit exists. It is advisable to implement a patch to correct this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Google Android 7.0/7.1.1/7.1.2/8.0/8.1 (Smartphone Operating System) and classified as problematic. Affected by this issue is the function avrc_ctrl_pars_vendor_rsp of the file avrc_pars_ct.cc. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a null pointer dereference vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-476. A NULL pointer dereference occurs when the application dereferences a pointer that it expects to be valid, but is NULL, typically causing a crash or exit. Impacted is availability. CVE summarizes:

In avrc_ctrl_pars_vendor_rsp of avrc_pars_ct.cc, there is a possible NULL pointer dereference due to missing bounds checks. This could lead to remote denial of service with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Product: Android. Versions: 7.0, 7.1.1, 7.1.2, 8.0, 8.1. Android ID: A-71603553.

The bug was discovered 04/05/2018. The weakness was disclosed 04/04/2018 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at source.android.com. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2017-13291 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 known technical details, but no exploit is available.

Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem.

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Class: Null pointer dereference
CWE: CWE-476 / CWE-404
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Physical: No
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Remote: Yes

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08/23/2017 🔍
04/04/2018 +224 days 🔍
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02/08/2021 +1040 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: google.com

Advisory: source.android.com
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CVE: CVE-2017-13291 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2017-13291
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-115772
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20150917
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Entryinfo

Created: 04/05/2018 10:20
Updated: 02/08/2021 14:49
Changes: 04/05/2018 10:20 (45), 01/22/2020 07:21 (8), 02/08/2021 14:49 (12)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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