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CVE-2017-13248: Android can run malicious code via media processing
CVE-2017-13248 · published 8 years ago
Summary
Certain Android versions have a flaw in the media handling code that can write outside its intended memory area. An attacker who can get a user to open a specially crafted file could cause the device to execute unwanted code. Update the device to the latest Android release or apply any security patches provided by the manufacturer.
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 |
6.0 6.0.1 7.0 7.1.1 7.1.2 8.0 8.1 cpe:2.3:o:google:android:6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
Original advisory text
In impeg2_idct_recon_sse42() of impeg2_idct_recon_sse42_intr.c, there is an out of bound write due to a missing bounds check. This could lead to an remote code execution with no additional executio...
In impeg2_idct_recon_sse42() of impeg2_idct_recon_sse42_intr.c, there is an out of bound write due to a missing bounds check. This could lead to an remote code execution with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation. Product: Android. Versions: 6.0, 6.0.1, 7.0, 7.1.1, 7.1.2, 8.0, 8.1. Android ID: A-70349612.
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/103255 Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
- https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2018-03-01 Vendor Advisory
Internet-facing
14 days
Internal
At next upgrade
- Not known to be exploited
- Needs hands-on effort to exploit (estimated)
- Gives an attacker full control (estimated)
Type
CWE-787Out-of-bounds Write
Timeline
Published4 Apr 2018
Updated4 Nov 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2017-13248 · NVD
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