SB2018040480 - Use-after-free in Google, Google Android
Published: April 4, 2018 Updated: August 8, 2020
Security Bulletin ID
SB2018040480
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) Use-after-free (CVE-ID: CVE-2017-13272)
The vulnerability allows a remote non-authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code.
In alarm_ready_generic of alarm.cc, there is a possible out of bounds write due to a use after free. This could lead to remote escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Product: Android. Versions: 7.0, 7.1.1, 7.1.2, 8.0, 8.1. Android ID: A-67110137.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.