CVE-2017-13266

In avrc_pars_vendor_cmd of avrc_pars_tg.cc, there is a possible stack corruption due to a missing bounds check

published April 4, 2018

CVSS
โ€”
EPSS
2%
Percentile
78.1
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

โš ๏ธ A missing bounds check in Android can lead to stack corruption โ€” picture a waiter losing track of orders and misplacing your dinner! ๐Ÿฝ๏ธ Imagine a restaurant where the chef misreads an order due to a missing ticket. This could lead to the wrong meal being served or even a chaotic kitchen where anything happens. Similarly, this vulnerability can result in unexpected behavior on your device. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to run arbitrary code on your device with no need for any user interaction. This could mean compromising your device's integrity, accessing personal information, or even turning it into a bot for further attacks. It's a real party crasher!

Put simply

Imagine a restaurant where the chef misreads an order due to a missing ticket. This could lead to the wrong meal being served or even a chaotic kitchen where anything happens. Similarly, this vulnerability can result in unexpected behavior on your device. The vulnerability in avrc_pars_vendor_cmd of avrc_pars_tg.cc allows for stack corruption due to an unchecked input, making it possible for an attacker to execute arbitrary code without needing additional execution privileges.

What to do

An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to run arbitrary code on your device with no need for any user interaction. This could mean compromising your device's integrity, accessing personal information, or even turning it into a bot for further attacks. It's a real party crasher! To protect yourself, ensure your Android device is updated to the latest version, as this vulnerability affects versions 5.1.1 through 8.1. Regularly check for updates and apply them promptly to patch known vulnerabilities. ๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ You've got this! Keep your device updated and secure to fend off those pesky threats! ๐Ÿ”’

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.01778 ยท 78.1th percentile
Published
2018-04-04T17:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 04 APR 17:00Z
    In avrc_pars_vendor_cmd of avrc_pars_tg.cc, there is a possible stack corruption due to a missing bounds check
    cvelistv5