CVE-2017-13183

HIGH

Android 8.1 - Use-After-Free via OMXNodeInstance::useBuffer and IOMX::freeBuffer Race Condition

Title source: llm

Description

In the OMXNodeInstance::useBuffer and IOMX::freeBuffer functions, there is a possible use after free due to a race condition if the user frees the buffer while it's being used in another thread. This could lead to a local elevation of privilege enabling code execution as a privileged process with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation. Product: Android. Versions: 8.1. Android ID: A-38118127.

References (3)

Core 3

Core References

Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_bid

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102421

Patch, Vendor Advisory x_refsource_confirm

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

Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_sectrack

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

Scores

CVSS v3 7.0

EPSS 0.0015

EPSS Percentile 4.3%

Attack Vector LOCAL

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

Details

CWE

CWE-362

Status published

Products (1)

google/android 8.1

Published Jan 12, 2018

Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026