Google Android up to 8.1 String16.cpp String16 out-of-bounds write

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Google Android up to 8.1. This vulnerability affects the function String16 of the file String16.cpp. Executing a manipulation can lead to out-of-bounds write. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2017-13323. The attack needs to be launched locally. No exploit is available. It is advisable to implement a patch to correct this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Google Android up to 8.1. This vulnerability affects the function String16 of the file String16.cpp. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a out-of-bounds write vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-787. The product writes data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

In String16 of String16.cpp, there is a possible out of bounds write due to an integer overflow. This could lead to local escalation of privilege in an unprivileged process with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.

The advisory is shared for download at source.android.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2017-13323 since 08/23/2017. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack needs to be approached locally. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available. The current price for an exploit might be approx. USD $5k-$25k (estimation calculated on 12/19/2024).

Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.2
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.1

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Class: Out-of-bounds write
CWE: CWE-787 / CWE-119
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Recommended: Patch
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Timelineinfo

08/23/2017 🔍
11/27/2024 +2653 days 🔍
11/27/2024 +0 days 🔍
12/19/2024 +22 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: google.com

Advisory: source.android.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2017-13323 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2017-13323
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-286300
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20150917

Entryinfo

Created: 11/27/2024 23:02
Updated: 12/19/2024 01:13
Changes: 11/27/2024 23:02 (57), 11/30/2024 02:38 (12), 12/19/2024 01:13 (11)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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