CVE-2017-13252: Google Inc. Android vulnerability

CVE-2017-13252: In CryptoHal::decrypt of CryptoHal.cpp, there is an out of bounds write due to improper input validation th...

In CryptoHal::decrypt of CryptoHal.cpp, there is an out of bounds write due to improper input validation that results in a read from uninitialized memory. 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-70526702.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedSep 16, 2024, 20:53 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

This Android flaw could let a local attacker gain higher privileges after user interaction. It affects Android 8.0 and 8.1. The public bundle does not provide CVSS, detailed impact scope, or evidence of active exploitation, so urgency depends on whether legacy Android devices remain in use. Exposure is most likely on Android 8.0 or 8.1 devices that have not received the March 2018 Android security fixes. The provided sources do not identify other affected products or supported Android versions. Treat this as a legacy mobile exposure issue. It is not supported by provided evidence as internet-exploitable or actively exploited, but unpatched Android 8.x devices can create privilege-escalation risk if still deployed. Mitigation focus: Identify Android 8.0 and 8.1 devices in asset inventory.; Apply applicable Google or OEM updates from the March 2018 Android Security Bulletin.; Prioritize unsupported legacy devices for replacement, isolation, or restricted use..

Prepared: Jun 7, 2026, 14:03 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Apr 4, 2018, 17:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2018-03-01CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM

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Google Inc.Android8.0, 8.1Listed

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