CVE-2017-13253

Name: CVE-2017-13253
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-04-04T17:29:00.503+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.92%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-13253 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. In CryptoPlugin::decrypt of CryptoPlugin.cpp, there is a possible out of bounds write due to a missing bounds check. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. EPSS estimates a 2.92% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In CryptoPlugin::decrypt of CryptoPlugin.cpp, there is a possible out of bounds write due to a missing bounds check. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation. Product: Android. Versions: 8.0, 8.1. Android ID: A-71389378.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.92%

85.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-787

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Android	8.0
Google	Android	8.1

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/103255Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2018-03-01Vendor Advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/44291/Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/103255Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2018-03-01Vendor Advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/44291/Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Apr 4, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-13253?

How severe is CVE-2017-13253?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-13253 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.92% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-13253?

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Source: NVD / NIST