VDB-293936 · CVE-2017-13318 · GCVE-0-2017-13318

Google Android HeifDecoderImpl.cpp HeifDataSource::readAt out-of-bounds

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Google Android. It has been declared as problematic. Impacted is the function HeifDataSource::readAt of the file HeifDecoderImpl.cpp. Such manipulation leads to out-of-bounds. This vulnerability is documented as CVE-2017-13318. The attack can be executed remotely. There is not any exploit available. Applying a patch is advised to resolve this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Google Android (version now known) and classified as problematic. Affected by this issue is the function HeifDataSource::readAt of the file HeifDecoderImpl.cpp. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a out-of-bounds vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-125. The product reads data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer. Impacted is confidentiality. CVE summarizes:

In HeifDataSource::readAt of HeifDecoderImpl.cpp, there is a possible out of bounds read due to an integer overflow. This could lead to remote information disclosure with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation.

The advisory is shared for download at source.android.com. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2017-13318 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. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. 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 07/11/2025).

Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem.

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Productinfo

Type

Smartphone Operating System

Vendor

Google

Name

Android

License

free

Website

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

CPE 2.3info

CPE 2.2info

CVSSv4info

VulDB Vector: 🔍
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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 4.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 4.1

VulDB Base Score: 4.3
VulDB Temp Score: 4.1
VulDB Vector: 🔍
VulDB Reliability: 🔍

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Out-of-bounds
CWE: CWE-125 / CWE-119
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ATT&CK: 🔍

Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

Availability: 🔍
Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Patch
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Timelineinfo

08/23/2017 🔍
01/28/2025 +2715 days 🔍
01/28/2025 +0 days 🔍
07/11/2025 +164 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: google.com

Advisory: source.android.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2017-13318 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2017-13318
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-293936
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20150917

Entryinfo

Created: 01/28/2025 20:52
Updated: 07/11/2025 09:41
Changes: 01/28/2025 20:52 (56), 02/07/2025 10:08 (3), 07/11/2025 09:41 (1)
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