Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
This Android flaw could let a local attacker read sensitive information from memory through the sensor service. It does not require user interaction or extra privileges, but it requires local access to the device environment. The main concern is legacy Android 8 and 8.1 devices that remain unpatched.
Executive priority
Treat this as a moderate legacy-device risk. It is not shown as actively exploited, but the no-privilege local disclosure profile makes unpatched Android 8 and 8.1 devices unsuitable for sensitive enterprise use.
Technical view
CVE-2017-13321 is a CWE-125 out-of-bounds read in Android SensorService::isDataInjectionEnabled. The CVSS vector is AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N, scored 6.2. Sources identify Android 8 and 8.1 as affected and describe local information disclosure risk.
Likely exposure
Exposure is likely limited to Google Android 8 and 8.1 devices. The source bundle marks other default status as unaffected. Organizations with unmanaged, embedded, kiosk, or long-lived Android deployments should verify actual Android version and security patch status.
Exploitation context
The sources do not show CISA KEV listing or confirmed active exploitation. Exploitation is described as local, low complexity, no privileges, and no user interaction. Evidence does not support claiming remote exploitation or public weaponization.
Researcher notes
The bundle provides vulnerability class, affected Android versions, CVSS, and one Android/Pixel bulletin reference. It does not include detailed patch identifiers, proof-of-concept status, or affected OEM build mapping. Avoid broader exposure claims without device-specific vendor confirmation.
Mitigation direction
- Apply the relevant Android or Pixel vendor security update where available.
- Retire or isolate Android 8 and 8.1 devices that cannot be updated.
- Check OEM guidance for device-specific patch availability and support status.
- Limit sensitive workloads on affected legacy devices until remediation is confirmed.
Validation and detection
- Inventory Android devices and identify versions 8 and 8.1.
- Record each device security patch level and OEM support status.
- Confirm whether the May 2018 Android/Pixel bulletin fix is present.
- Prioritize validation for devices handling sensitive enterprise data.
- Document unsupported devices as residual risk or replacement candidates.
Public sources used
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- Medium
- CVSS
- 6.2 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
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CVSS vector scores
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CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N2.53.6Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
6.2MediumVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://source.android.com/docs/security/bulletin/pixel/2018-05-01CVE reference
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Out-of-bounds Read
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