CVE-2017-13217

In DisplayFtmItem in the bootloader, there is an out-of-bounds write due to reading a string without verifying that it's null-terminated. This could lead to a secure boot bypass and a local elevation of privilege enabling code execution as a privileged process with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Product: Android. Versions: Android kernel. Android ID: A-68269077.

• CWE-787

• http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102423Third 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/102423Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
• http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040106Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
• https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2018-01-01Vendor Advisory

Published

Jan 12, 2018

Last Modified

Jun 17, 2026

Status

Modified

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