Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2017-13172 is an Android kernel elevation-of-privilege issue in a MediaTek Bluetooth driver. A successful attack could let code gain higher privileges on an affected Android device. The public source bundle does not provide CVSS, exploit details, or confirmed active exploitation.
Executive priority
This is a legacy Android kernel privilege issue with incomplete public detail. Prioritize it when older MediaTek-based Android devices remain in production, especially if they are unmanaged, unsupported, or handle sensitive business data.
Technical view
The CVE identifies an elevation-of-privilege vulnerability in the MediaTek Bluetooth driver for Android kernel builds, tracked by Android ID A-36493287 and MediaTek reference M-ALPS03495791. Available sources do not state the vulnerable code path, required attacker position, or affected device models.
Likely exposure
Exposure is most likely limited to Android devices using affected MediaTek Bluetooth kernel driver components and missing the relevant vendor security update. Exact models, Android versions beyond “Android kernel,” and OEM patch status are not specified in the provided sources.
Exploitation context
The source bundle does not show CISA KEV listing, active exploitation, public exploit availability, or exploitation prerequisites. Treat exploitation status as unconfirmed, not absent.
Researcher notes
The public record is sparse: no CVSS vector, CWE, device model list, exploitability notes, or patch mechanics are provided in the bundle. Analysis should stay tied to Android ID A-36493287, MediaTek reference M-ALPS03495791, and OEM bulletin correlation.
Mitigation direction
- Review the Android/Pixel December 2017 bulletin and OEM advisories for applicable fixes.
- Apply vendor security updates to affected Android devices where available.
- Prioritize remaining unmanaged or unsupported MediaTek-based Android devices.
- Check mobile device management reports for Android security patch levels.
- Replace or isolate devices that cannot receive relevant vendor fixes.
Validation and detection
- Inventory Android devices with MediaTek chipsets or Bluetooth driver components.
- Confirm each device’s Android security patch level and OEM firmware build.
- Compare device builds against vendor advisories for CVE-2017-13172.
- Verify unsupported devices are removed, isolated, or risk-accepted.
- Document any uncertainty where OEM applicability is unavailable.
Public sources used
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Privilege behavior lookup
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- Unknown
- CVSS
- Not scored
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5
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CVSS and timeline data
No CVSS vectors or timeline events were available in the normalized CVE source material.
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/pixel/2017-12-01CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
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