SB20180404100 - Out-of-bounds write in Google, Google Android
Published: April 4, 2018 Updated: August 8, 2020
Security Bulletin ID
SB20180404100
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) Out-of-bounds write (CVE-ID: CVE-2017-13293)
The vulnerability allows a local authenticated user to execute arbitrary code.
In the nfc_hci_cmd_received() function of core.c, there is a possible out of bounds write due to a missing bounds check. This could lead to local escalation of privilege in the kernel with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Product: Android. Versions: Android kernel. Android ID: A-62679701.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.