CVE-2017-13261: Google Inc. Android vulnerability

CVE-2017-13261: In bnep_process_control_packet of bnep_utils.cc, there is a possible out of bounds read due to a missing bo...

In bnep_process_control_packet of bnep_utils.cc, there is a possible out of bounds read due to a missing bounds check. 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-69177292.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedSep 17, 2024, 01:10 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2017-13261 is an Android Bluetooth-related flaw that may let a nearby remote attacker read memory they should not access. The affected Android versions are 5.1.1 through 8.1. The bundle says exploitation needs no user interaction or extra privileges, so unmanaged legacy Android devices are the main concern. Exposure is most likely on older Android phones, tablets, rugged devices, kiosks, scanners, or embedded Android systems still running the listed versions without the relevant Android security update. Prioritize if the organization still operates legacy Android devices, especially in field, retail, healthcare, or industrial environments. Fully patched modern Android fleets should treat this as a legacy hygiene issue. Mitigation focus: Apply the relevant Android security bulletin update or OEM equivalent.; Verify device patch levels through MDM or endpoint inventory.; Retire or isolate unsupported Android versions that cannot be patched..

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

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record

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

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Source materials

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44327CVE reference · exploit, x_refsource_EXPLOIT-DB
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2018-03-01CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
44326CVE reference · exploit, x_refsource_EXPLOIT-DB

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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