CVE-2017-13176 json
In the parseURL function of URLStreamHandler, there is improper input validation of the host field.
published 2018-01-12 8 y ago modified 2026-06-17 4 mo ago also EUVD-2017-4693
- cvss
- 8.8
- version 3.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 1.2%
- EPSS 1.2% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 68%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
In the parseURL function of URLStreamHandler, there is improper input validation of the host field. This could lead to a remote elevation of privilege that could enable bypassing user interaction requirements with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation. Product: Android. Versions: 5.1.1, 6.0, 6.0.1, 7.0, 7.1.1, 7.1.2, 8.0, 8.1. Android ID: A-68341964.
Patch / fix
Exploit prediction
1.20% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 68% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-09).
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 3.0 | 8.8 | CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
| NVD | 2.0 | 9.3 | AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C |
Affected products
- Google Inc. Android
Classification
- Weakness
-
- CWE-20 Improper Input Validation
References
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source.android.com
/security/bulletin/2018-01-01
patch, vendor-advisory
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securityfocus.com
/bid/102422
vdb-entry, third-party-advisory
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securitytracker.com
/id/1040106
vdb-entry, third-party-advisory
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2017-13176
- NVD CVE-2017-13176
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