CVE-2017-13245: A elevation of privilege vulnerability in the Upstream kernel audio driver.

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2017-13245 is an Android kernel elevation-of-privilege issue in an upstream kernel audio driver. In business terms, a vulnerable device could let an attacker with some foothold gain higher privileges. The public bundle does not provide CVSS, detailed prerequisites, or confirmed exploitation. Exposure is limited to Android devices running kernel builds that include the vulnerable upstream audio driver code and lack the relevant vendor security update. Exact affected devices, OEM firmware status, and vulnerable kernel versions are not specified in the provided sources. Treat this as an Android fleet patch-compliance issue. Urgency is constrained by limited public detail and no cited exploitation, but kernel privilege escalation can materially increase impact after device compromise. Mitigation focus: Review the Pixel February 2018 security bulletin and applicable OEM Android advisories.; Update affected Android or Pixel devices to firmware containing the CVE-2017-13245 fix.; Prioritize devices that handle sensitive data or are difficult to monitor..

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Jun 7, 2026, 20:58 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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