CVE-2017-13255:
Out-of-bounds write vulnerability in Android's Bluetooth SDP server component allowing remote code execution without user interaction.
Score
A numerical rating that indicates how dangerous this vulnerability is.
8.8High- Published Date:Apr 4, 2018
- CISA KEV Date:*No Data*
- Industries Affected:20
Threat Predictions
- EPSS Score:0.3
- EPSS Percentile:52%
Exploitability
- Score:2.8
- Attack Vector:ADJACENT_NETWORK
- Attack Complexity:LOW
- Privileges Required:NONE
- User Interaction:NONE
- Scope:UNCHANGED
Impact
- Score:5.9
- Confidentiality Impact:HIGH
- Integrity Impact:HIGH
- Availability Impact:HIGH
Description Preview
Out-of-bounds write vulnerability in Android's Bluetooth SDP server component allowing remote code execution without user interaction.
Overview
This vulnerability (CWE-787: Out-of-bounds Write) in Android's Bluetooth stack allows an attacker within Bluetooth range to execute arbitrary code on the target device. The issue occurs in the Service Discovery Protocol (SDP) server component when processing service attribute requests. Due to improper bounds checking in the process_service_attr_req function in sdp_server.c, an attacker can trigger an out-of-bounds write, potentially leading to memory corruption and code execution. The attack can be performed remotely without user interaction, making this vulnerability particularly dangerous. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to gain control of an affected device, access sensitive data, or perform other malicious actions with the privileges of the Bluetooth service.
Remediation
- Users should update their Android devices to the latest security patch level. Google addressed this vulnerability in the March 2018 Android Security Bulletin. The following actions are recommended:
- 1. Update your Android device to a security patch level of March 2018 or later.
- 2. If updates are not available for your device, consider these mitigations:
- Disable Bluetooth when not in use
- Avoid pairing with unknown Bluetooth devices
- Keep your device in non-discoverable mode when Bluetooth is enabled
- 3. Device manufacturers should apply the patches provided by Google to their customized Android builds.
- 4. Enterprise administrators should ensure all managed Android devices are updated to the latest security patch level.
References
- 1. Android Security Bulletin (March 2018): https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2018-03-01
- 2. SecurityFocus BID: 103253 - http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/103253
- 3. Android Internal Bug ID: A-68776054
- 4. CWE-787: Out-of-bounds Write - https://cwe.mitre.org/data/definitions/787.html
- Affected Android versions include 5.1.1, 6.0, 6.0.1, 7.0, 7.1.1, 7.1.2, 8.0, and 8.1.
Industries Affected
Below is a list of industries most commonly impacted or potentially at risk based on intelligence.