# CVE-2017-13228: In function ih264d\_ref\_idx\_reordering of libavc, there is an out-of-bounds write due to modCount being defined as an unsigned character.

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2018-02-12 · Updated: 2024-09-17

## Affected

- Google Inc. Android: 6.0, 6.0.1, 7.0, 7.1.1, 7.1.2, 8.0, 8.1

## Description

In function ih264d_ref_idx_reordering of libavc, there is an out-of-bounds write due to modCount being defined as an unsigned character. This could lead to remote code execution 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-69478425.

## What to do

- Check your stack: if you ship or depend on Google Inc. Android, no fixed version is listed yet; follow the vendor advisory per the references below.
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## References

- https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2018-02-01
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102976

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