CVE-2017-13238

Name: CVE-2017-13238
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-02-12T19:29:00.697+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.16%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-13238 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. In XBLRamDump mode, there is a debug feature that can be used to dump memory contents, if an attacker has physical access to the device. This could lead to local information disclosure with no additional execution privileges needed. EPSS estimates a 0.16% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In XBLRamDump mode, there is a debug feature that can be used to dump memory contents, if an attacker has physical access to the device. This could lead to local information disclosure with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Product: Android. Versions: Android kernel. Android ID: A-64610940.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.16%

5.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-200

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Android	All versions

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/103024Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2018-02-01Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/103024Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2018-02-01Vendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-13238?

How severe is CVE-2017-13238?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-13238 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.16% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-13238?

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