CVE-2017-13284

Name: CVE-2017-13284
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-04-04T16:29:00.867+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.65%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-13284 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. In config_set_string of config.cc, it is possible to pair a second BT keyboard without user approval due to improper input validation. This could lead to remote escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. EPSS estimates a 1.65% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In config_set_string of config.cc, it is possible to pair a second BT keyboard without user approval due to improper input validation. This could lead to remote escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Product: Android. Versions: 6.0, 6.0.1, 7.0, 7.1.1, 7.1.2, 8.0, 8.1. Android ID: A-70808273.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.65%

73.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-20

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Android	6.0
Google	Android	6.0.1
Google	Android	7.0
Google	Android	7.1.1
Google	Android	7.1.2
Google	Android	8.0
Google	Android	8.1

References

https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2018-04-01Vendor Advisory
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2018-04-01Vendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-13284?

How severe is CVE-2017-13284?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-13284 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.65% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-13284?

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Source: NVD / NIST