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CVE-2017-13178
In the initDecoder function of SoftAVCDec, there is a possible out-of-bounds write to mCodecCtx due to a use after free when buffer…
Critical9.8EPSS 2.4%
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- google_android
Description
In the initDecoder function of SoftAVCDec, there is a possible out-of-bounds write to mCodecCtx due to a use after free when buffer allocation fails. 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: 6.0.1, 7.0, 7.1.1, 7.1.2, 8.0, 8.1. Android ID: A-66969281.
Scores
| Scored by | CVSS | Score | Vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVDNVD · Modified | 3.0 | Critical9.8 | CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
- EPSS (exploitation in 30 days)
- 2.4% · top 16% of all CVEs (3 Nov 2026)
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The list uses the assigner's score when there is one, then CISA's, then NVD's: Critical 9.8.
Weakness
Affected products
- affected 6.0.1
- affected 7.0
- affected 7.1.1
- affected 7.1.2
- affected 8.0
- affected 8.1
References (3)
- https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2018-01-01 (opens in a new tab)x_refsource_CONFIRMx_transferred
- 1040106 (opens in a new tab)vdb-entryx_refsource_SECTRACKx_transferred
- 102414 (opens in a new tab)vdb-entryx_refsource_BIDx_transferred
Sources
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