SB2018021525 - Input validation error in Google, Google Android
Published: February 15, 2018 Updated: August 8, 2020
Security Bulletin ID
SB2018021525
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Local access
Highest impact
Code execution
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Input validation error (CVE-ID: CVE-2017-13273)
The vulnerability allows a local authenticated user to execute arbitrary code.
In xt_qtaguid.c, there is a race condition due to insufficient locking. This could lead to local elevation of privileges with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Product: Android. Versions: Android kernel. Android ID: A-65853158.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.