CVE-2017-13165

Name: CVE-2017-13165
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-12-06T14:29:01.333+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.3/10EPSS 0.14%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-13165 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.3/10 on the CVSS scale. An elevation of privilege vulnerability in the kernel file system. Product: Android. EPSS estimates a 0.14% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An elevation of privilege vulnerability in the kernel file system. Product: Android. Versions: Android kernel. Android ID A-31269937.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.3/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L

EPSS Probability

0.14%

3.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-269

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Android	All versions

References

https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/pixel/2017-12-01Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/pixel/2017-12-01Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Dec 6, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-13165?

An elevation of privilege vulnerability in the kernel file system. Product: Android. Versions: Android kernel. Android ID A-31269937.

How severe is CVE-2017-13165?

CVE-2017-13165 has a CVSS score of 5.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.14% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-13165?

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