CVE-2017-13259: Google Inc. Android vulnerability

CVE-2017-13259: In functionality implemented in sdp_discovery.cc, there are possible out of bounds reads due to missing bou...

In functionality implemented in sdp_discovery.cc, there are possible out of bounds reads due to missing bounds checks. This could lead to remote information disclosure with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Product: Android. Versions: 5.1.1, 6.0, 6.0.1, 7.0, 7.1.1, 7.1.2, 8.0, 8.1. Android ID: A-68161546.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedSep 16, 2024, 16:37 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2017-13259 is an Android information disclosure issue caused by missing bounds checks in sdp_discovery.cc. A remote attacker could potentially read unintended information without user interaction or extra privileges. The public bundle does not provide CVSS, CWE, or confirmed exploitation evidence. Exposure is most likely on legacy Android devices in the listed versions that did not receive the March 2018 Android security bulletin fixes or later OEM security updates. Treat this as a legacy mobile risk. It is not KEV-listed in the provided data, but remote no-click information disclosure justifies cleanup of unsupported Android devices. Mitigation focus: Identify Android devices running affected versions.; Check OEM or carrier patch guidance for CVE-2017-13259.; Apply updates including the March 2018 Android security bulletin fixes..

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

Affected products

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Google Inc.Android5.1.1, 6.0, 6.0.1, 7.0, 7.1.1, 7.1.2, 8.0, 8.1Listed

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