CVE-2017-13176
In the parseURL function of URLStreamHandler, there is improper input validation of the host field.
Does this matter?
High impact if exploited, but EPSS currently rates exploitation as unlikely (1.20%). Schedule it in the normal patch cycle and watch for a rise in EPSS or a public exploit.
Description
In the parseURL function of URLStreamHandler, there is improper input validation of the host field. This could lead to a remote elevation of privilege that could enable bypassing user interaction requirements with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is 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-68341964.
- CVSS 3.0
- 8.8 HIGHCVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
- EPSS
- 1.20% probability · 66th percentile
- CISA KEV
- Not listed
- Weakness
- CWE-20
- Affected
- google/android
- Source
- security@android.com
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102422Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040106Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2018-01-01Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102422Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040106Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2018-01-01Patch, Vendor Advisory
Source: NVD record, EPSS from FIRST.org, KEV from CISA. Refreshed daily.