What is CVE-2017-13247?

CVE-2017-13247 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Android, classified under Missing Authorization. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2018-02-12.

How severe is CVE-2017-13247?

High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.

Auth bypass in Google Android

CVE-2017-13247

In the Pixel 2 bootloader, there is a missing permission check which bypasses carrier bootloader lock. This could lead to local elevation of privileges with user execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Product: Android. Versions: Android kernel. Android ID: A-71486645.

Vulnerability class: Broken Access Control

EPSS: 0.002 (4.9th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 7.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

Affected products

Google Android
Google Inc. Android — versions Android kernel

Weakness classification (CWE)

CWE-862 — Missing Authorization

References

security@android.com (x_refsource_CONFIRM, Vendor Advisory)
security@android.com (VDB Entry, Third Party Advisory, vdb-entry, x_refsource_BID)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-13247?: CVE-2017-13247 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Android, classified under Missing Authorization. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2018-02-12.
How severe is CVE-2017-13247?: High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.