Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2017-13300 is an Android denial-of-service issue in the media framework component libhevc. The public bundle identifies Android 6.0 and 6.0.1 as affected. Business impact is availability, not confirmed data theft or takeover, based on the available sources.
Executive priority
Treat this as a legacy-device hygiene issue unless affected Android 6.x devices support critical workflows. The available evidence supports availability risk, not confirmed active exploitation or breach risk.
Technical view
The CVE describes a denial-of-service vulnerability in Android media framework libhevc, tracked by Android ID A-71567394. The provided data lists Google Android versions 6.0 and 6.0.1 as affected and links to the Pixel April 2018 security bulletin. No CVSS, CWE, root cause, or trigger details are provided.
Likely exposure
Exposure appears limited to legacy Android 6.0 and 6.0.1 devices using the vulnerable media framework. The source bundle does not identify affected OEM builds beyond Android or describe whether unsupported devices remain patchable.
Exploitation context
No active exploitation is reported in the provided sources, and this CVE is not marked as CISA KEV. The bundle does not provide exploit maturity, proof-of-concept status, triggering conditions, or attacker requirements.
Researcher notes
Evidence is sparse. The record names libhevc and Android ID A-71567394, but does not include CVSS, CWE, patch mechanics, commit references, or trigger details. Avoid assuming more than denial of service on Android 6.0 and 6.0.1.
Mitigation direction
- Check the Android or Pixel April 2018 bulletin for vendor remediation guidance.
- Inventory Android 6.0 and 6.0.1 devices in managed environments.
- Prioritize upgrading or retiring affected legacy Android devices.
- Confirm OEM firmware includes the relevant Android security fix.
- Limit business dependence on unsupported Android 6.x devices.
Validation and detection
- Identify devices reporting Android 6.0 or 6.0.1.
- Check device security patch level against vendor guidance.
- Review mobile device management inventory for unsupported Android versions.
- Confirm affected devices are upgraded, isolated, or retired.
- Document exceptions where OEM patch status cannot be verified.
Public sources used
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- Unknown
- CVSS
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- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
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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/2018-04-01CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
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