CVE-2017-13176

HIGH

Android 5.1.1, 6.0, 6.0.1, 7.0, 7.1.1, 7.1.2, 8.0, 8.1 - Remote Elevation of Privilege via URLStreamHandler Host Field

Title source: llm

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.

References (3)

Core 3

Core References

Patch, Vendor Advisory x_refsource_confirm

https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2018-01-01

Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_bid

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102422

Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_sectrack

http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040106

Scores

CVSS v3 8.8

EPSS 0.0120

EPSS Percentile 64.5%

Attack Vector NETWORK

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Details

CWE

CWE-20

Status published

Products (8)

google/android 5.1.1

google/android 6.0

google/android 6.0.1

google/android 7.0

google/android 7.1.1

google/android 7.1.2

google/android 8.0

google/android 8.1

Published Jan 12, 2018

Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026