SB2018040498 - NULL pointer dereference in Google, Google Android

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SB2018040498 - NULL pointer dereference in Google, Google Android

Published: April 4, 2018 Updated: August 8, 2020

Security Bulletin ID SB2018040498
Severity
Medium
Patch available
NO
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Denial of service

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) NULL pointer dereference (CVE-ID: CVE-2017-13291)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

The vulnerability exists due to a NULL pointer dereference error in avrc_ctrl_pars_vendor_rsp of avrc_pars_ct.cc, there is a possible NULL pointer dereference due to missing bounds checks. This could lead to remote denial of service 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-71603553. A remote attacker can perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.


Remediation

Cybersecurity Help is not aware of any official remediation provided by the vendor.

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