CVE-2017-13176

moderate-risk
Published 2018-01-12

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.

Do I need to act?

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0.69% chance of exploitation
EPSS score — low exploit probability
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Not on CISA KEV list
No confirmed active exploitation reported to CISA
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Patch status unknown
Check vendor advisories for fix availability and mitigation guidance
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CVSS 8.8/10 High
NETWORK / LOW complexity

Affected Products (8)

Affected Vendors

Google

References (6)

Third Party Advisory http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102422
Third Party Advisory http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040106
Patch https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2018-01-01
Third Party Advisory http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102422
Third Party Advisory http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040106
Patch https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2018-01-01
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moderate-risk
Severity 30/34 · Critical
Exploitability 2/34 · Minimal
Exposure 14/34 · Moderate