CVE-2017-13217

Name: CVE-2017-13217
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-01-12T23:29:01.937+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.20%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-13217 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. 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. EPSS estimates a 0.20% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

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.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.20%

10.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-787

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Android	All versions

References

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

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-13217?

How severe is CVE-2017-13217?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-13217 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.20% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-13217?

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Source: NVD / NIST