CVE-2017-13251

Name: CVE-2017-13251
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-04-04T17:29:00.397+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.59%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-13251 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. In impeg2d_dec_pic_data_thread of impeg2d_dec_hdr.c, there is a possible out of bounds write due to a missing bounds check. This could lead to local escalation of privilege when running multi threaded with no additional execution privileges needed. EPSS estimates a 0.59% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In impeg2d_dec_pic_data_thread of impeg2d_dec_hdr.c, there is a possible out of bounds write due to a missing bounds check. This could lead to local escalation of privilege when running multi threaded with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation. Product: Android. Versions: 6.0, 6.0.1, 7.0, 7.1.1, 7.1.2, 8.0, 8.1. Android ID: A-69269702.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.59%

43.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-787

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
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

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/103255Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2018-03-01Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/103255Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2018-03-01Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Apr 4, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-13251?

How severe is CVE-2017-13251?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-13251 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.59% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-13251?

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Source: NVD / NIST