Google Android HeifDecoderImpl.cpp getScanline out-of-bounds

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Google Android. It has been rated as problematic. The affected element is the function HeifDecoderImpl::getScanline of the file HeifDecoderImpl.cpp. Performing a manipulation results in out-of-bounds. This vulnerability is reported as CVE-2017-13317. The attack is possible to be carried out remotely. No exploit exists. It is suggested to install a patch to address this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Google Android (version unknown). It has been classified as problematic. This affects the function HeifDecoderImpl::getScanline of the file HeifDecoderImpl.cpp. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a out-of-bounds vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-125. The product reads data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality. The summary by CVE is:

In HeifDecoderImpl::getScanline of HeifDecoderImpl.cpp, there is a possible out of bounds read due to improper input validation. This could lead to remote information disclosure with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation.

The advisory is shared at source.android.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2017-13317 since 08/23/2017. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. It demands that the victim is doing some kind of user interaction. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available. The price for an exploit might be around USD $5k-$25k at the moment (estimation calculated on 07/11/2025).

Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem.

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VulDB Meta Temp Score: 4.1

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Class: Out-of-bounds
CWE: CWE-125 / CWE-119
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Physical: No
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Remote: Yes

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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-2017-13317 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2017-13317
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-293937
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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Cache ID: 216::103

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