What is CVE-2017-13284?

CVE-2017-13284 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Google Android, classified under Improper Input Validation. CVSS score: 9.8/10. Published 2018-04-04.

How severe is CVE-2017-13284?

Critical severity. CVSS v3 base score is 9.8 out of 10.

Improper input validation in Google Android

CVE-2017-13284

In config_set_string of config.cc, it is possible to pair a second BT keyboard without user approval due to improper input validation. This could lead to remote escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Product: Android. Versions: 6.0, 6.0.1, 7.0, 7.1.1, 7.1.2, 8.0, 8.1. Android ID: A-70808273.

Vulnerability class: Drupalgeddon 2 (CVE-2018-7600)

EPSS: 0.017 (74.1th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 9.8 (Critical). Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

Affected products

Google Android — versions 6.0, 6.0.1, 7.0
Google Inc. Android — versions 7.0, 8.0, 7.1.1

Weakness classification (CWE)

CWE-20 — Improper Input Validation

References

security@android.com (x_refsource_CONFIRM, Vendor Advisory)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-13284?: CVE-2017-13284 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Google Android, classified under Improper Input Validation. CVSS score: 9.8/10. Published 2018-04-04.
How severe is CVE-2017-13284?: Critical severity. CVSS v3 base score is 9.8 out of 10.