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CVE-2017-13177: Android video library can let attackers run code
CVE-2017-13177 · published 8 years ago
Summary
The HEVC video decoding library used in Android versions 5.1.1 through 8.1 may mishandle certain processor registers, allowing a remote attacker to execute code with system privileges. No user interaction is required, so the attack can happen silently over the network. Apply the latest Android security updates or patches that address this flaw to protect your devices.
What to do
The CVE record does not list a fixed version. Check the vendor's site or the advisory links below - a fix may already be released.
Affected software
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions |
|---|---|---|
| android |
5.1.1 6.0 6.0.1 7.0 7.1.1 7.1.2 8.0 8.1 cpe:2.3:o:google:android:5.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
Original advisory text
In several functions of libhevc, NEON registers are not preserved. This could lead to remote code execution as a privileged process with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction ...
In several functions of libhevc, NEON registers are not preserved. This could lead to remote code execution as a privileged process with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Product: Android. Versions: 5.1.1, 6.0, 6.0.1, 7.0, 7.1.1, 7.1.2, 8.0, 8.1. Android ID: A-68320413.
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102414 Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040106 Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
- https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2018-01-01 Vendor Advisory
Internet-facing
3 days
Internal
60 days
- Not known to be exploited
- Can be exploited automatically (estimated)
- Gives an attacker full control (estimated)
Type
CWE-119Buffer Overflow
Timeline
Published12 Jan 2018
Updated29 Oct 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2017-13177 · NVD
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