CVE-2017-13253
In CryptoPlugin::decrypt of CryptoPlugin.cpp, there is a possible out of bounds write due to a missing bounds check.
Does this matter?
A public exploit is published in Exploit-DB and the impact is high, while EPSS rates exploitation at 2.8%. Anyone can run this; patch or mitigate before the next change window and check exposed instances for signs of use.
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.
- CVSS 3.0
- 7.8 HIGHCVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
- EPSS
- 2.81% probability · 86th percentile
- Public exploits
- 1 in Exploit-DB · first 15 March 2018
- CISA KEV
- Not listed
- Weakness
- CWE-787
- Affected
- google/android
- Source
- security@android.com
EPSS moved from 4.7% on 21 September 2026 to 2.8% on 27 October 2026.
Public exploits (1)
Entries in Exploit-DB that cite this CVE. Links go to the Exploit-DB page and to the file in the public repository; nothing is hosted here. A verified tick means the Exploit-DB team confirmed the exploit works against the stated version.
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
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