CVE-2017-13184

HIGH

Android 8.0-8.1 - Use-After-Free in SurfaceFlinger enableVSyncInjections

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Description

In the enableVSyncInjections function of SurfaceFlinger, there is a possible use after free of mVSyncInjector. 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 not needed for exploitation. Product: Android. Versions: 8.0, 8.1. Android ID: A-65483324.

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_sectrack
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040106
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_bid
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102414

Scores

CVSS v3 7.8
EPSS 0.0022
EPSS Percentile 12.4%
Attack Vector LOCAL
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Details

CWE
CWE-416
Status published
Products (2)
google/android 8.0
google/android 8.1
Published Jan 12, 2018
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026