CVE-2013-6271

Name: CVE-2013-6271
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2013-12-14T20:55:03.673+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 8.90%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2013-6271 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Android 4.0 through 4.3 allows attackers to bypass intended access restrictions and remove device locks via a crafted application that invokes the updateUnlockMethodAndFinish method in the com.android.settings.ChooseLockGeneric class with the PASSWORD_QUALITY_UNSPECIFIED option.. EPSS estimates a 8.90% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Android 4.0 through 4.3 allows attackers to bypass intended access restrictions and remove device locks via a crafted application that invokes the updateUnlockMethodAndFinish method in the com.android.settings.ChooseLockGeneric class with the PASSWORD_QUALITY_UNSPECIFIED option.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

8.90%

94.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-264

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Android	4.0
Google	Android	4.0.1
Google	Android	4.0.2
Google	Android	4.0.3
Google	Android	4.0.4
Google	Android	4.1
Google	Android	4.1.2
Google	Android	4.2
Google	Android	4.2.1
Google	Android	4.2.2
Google	Android	4.3

References

Timeline

Published: Dec 14, 2013
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2013-6271?

How severe is CVE-2013-6271?

Severity scoring for CVE-2013-6271 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 8.90% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2013-6271?

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Source: NVD / NIST