CVE-2017-13214

Name: CVE-2017-13214
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-01-12T23:29:01.797+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.17%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-13214 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. In the hardware HEVC decoder, some media files could cause a page fault. This could lead to a remote denial of service of a critical system process with no additional execution privileges needed. EPSS estimates a 2.17% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In the hardware HEVC decoder, some media files could cause a page fault. This could lead to a remote denial of service of a critical system process with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Product: Android. Versions: Android kernel. Android ID: A-38495900.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.17%

80.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-20

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Android	All versions

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102416Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040106Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2018-01-01Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102416Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040106Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2018-01-01Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jan 12, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-13214?

How severe is CVE-2017-13214?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-13214 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.17% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-13214?

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