CVE-2013-6272

Name: CVE-2013-6272
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-05-02T15:29:00.5+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.49%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2013-6272 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The NotificationBroadcastReceiver class in the com.android.phone process in Google Android 4.1.1 through 4.4.2 allows attackers to bypass intended access restrictions and consequently make phone calls to arbitrary numbers, send mmi or ussd codes, or hangup ongoing calls via a crafted application.. EPSS estimates a 1.49% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The NotificationBroadcastReceiver class in the com.android.phone process in Google Android 4.1.1 through 4.4.2 allows attackers to bypass intended access restrictions and consequently make phone calls to arbitrary numbers, send mmi or ussd codes, or hangup ongoing calls via a crafted application.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.49%

70.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-284

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Android	>= 4.1.1, <= 4.4.2

References

http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/127359/Android-OS-Authorization-Missing.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2014/Jul/13Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/68415Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://curesec.com/blog/article/blog/35.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/94423Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/127359/Android-OS-Authorization-Missing.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2014/Jul/13Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/68415Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://curesec.com/blog/article/blog/35.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/94423Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: May 2, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2013-6272?

How severe is CVE-2013-6272?

Severity scoring for CVE-2013-6272 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.49% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2013-6272?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST