High severity8.8NVD Advisory· Published Jan 12, 2018· Updated Jun 17, 2026
CVE-2017-13176
CVE-2017-13176
Description
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.
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References
3- source.android.com/security/bulletin/2018-01-01nvdPatchVendor Advisory
- www.securityfocus.com/bid/102422nvdThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- www.securitytracker.com/id/1040106nvdThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
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