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NULL Pointer Dereference

CVE-2017-13291

High
7.5/10

Summary

In avrc_ctrl_pars_vendor_rsp of avrc_pars_ct.cc, there is a possible NULL pointer dereference due to missing bounds checks. This could lead to remote denial of service with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Product: Android. Versions: 7.0, 7.1.1, 7.1.2, 8.0, 8.1. Android ID: A-71603553.

  • LOW
  • NETWORK
  • NONE
  • UNCHANGED
  • NONE
  • NONE
  • NONE
  • HIGH

CWE-476 - NULL Pointer Dereference

A NULL pointer dereference occurs when the application dereferences a pointer that it expects to be valid, but is NULL, typically causing a crash or exit.

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  • Published