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CVE-2017-13217

HIGH · CVSS 7.8 EPSS 0.20% Public Exploit

Source: NVD + CISA KEV + EPSS (historical backfill) · Published 2018-01-12 · Last synced 2026-08-04

CyberRota Analysis

This is a high severity vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8. It affects Android. Public exploit code or proof-of-concept references have been detected in its references.

Public Exploit Signal

A public exploit, PoC, GitHub repository or Metasploit reference was detected for this CVE.

Detected Signals
exploit code execution

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CVE
CVE-2017-13217
Severity
HIGH
CVSS
7.8
EPSS
0.20%
Android

Original NVD Description

In DisplayFtmItem in the bootloader, there is an out-of-bounds write due to reading a string without verifying that it's null-terminated. This could lead to a secure boot bypass and a local elevation of privilege enabling code execution as a privileged process with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Product: Android. Versions: Android kernel. Android ID: A-68269077.

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