SB2018011308 - Buffer overflow in Google, Google Android
Published: January 13, 2018 Updated: August 8, 2020
Security Bulletin ID
SB2018011308
Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Remote access
Highest impact
Code execution
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Buffer overflow (CVE-ID: CVE-2017-13225)
The vulnerability allows a remote non-authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code.
In libMtkOmxVdec.so there is a possible heap buffer overflow. This could lead to a remote elevation of privilege enabling code execution as a privileged process with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation. Product: Android. Versions: Android kernel. Android ID: A-38308024. References: M-ALPS03495789.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.