Which products and versions are affected by CVE-2017-0781?

Affected: Android (Google) versions 4.0, 4.0.1, 4.0.2, 4.0.3, 4.0.4, 4.1, 4.1.2, 4.2. The full list is in the CVE brief.

Is CVE-2017-0781 being exploited in the wild?

It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.

Is CVE-2017-0781 in the CISA KEV catalog?

No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.

Is there a public exploit for CVE-2017-0781?

Public exploit code is available.

Is there a fix for CVE-2017-0781?

No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.

How urgently should CVE-2017-0781 be patched?

Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because public exploit code exists for a high-severity flaw.

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CVE-2017-0781Android Memory Corruption

A remote code execution vulnerability in the Android system (bluetooth).

Published Sep 14, 2017 · Updated May 12, 2026

Key Facts

Patch immediately

CVE-2017-0781 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 8.8 v3) affecting Android (Google).
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
EPSS estimates a 23% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because public exploit code exists for a high-severity flaw.

Scores

CVSS v3

8.8

CVSS:3.0/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)

23%

Higher than 97.7% of all scored CVEs

Exploit maturity

Proof of concept

ATLAS score

38/100

Publication score, see How it works

Exploitation Verdict

KEV listed

Not listed

Federal due date

None

No federal due date

Ransomware use

Not reported

Attributed actors

None named

Exploit & Defence Guidance

Exploit maturity

Proof of concept

Public exploit code

Proof-of-concept links

In-the-wild evidence

Reports of active use

Advisories And Exploit References

advisory100810
patchhttps://source.android.com/docs/security/bulletin/2017-09-01

Description

A remote code execution vulnerability in the Android system (bluetooth). Product: Android. Versions: 4.4.4, 5.0.2, 5.1.1, 6.0, 6.0.1, 7.0, 7.1.1, 7.1.2, 8.0. Android ID: A-63146105.

Affected Products

31 affected entries in total

Product	Affected versions	Fixed in
AndroidGoogle	4.0, 4.0.1, 4.0.2, 4.0.3, 4.0.4, 4.1, 4.1.2, 4.2	n/a

Timeline

Publicly disclosed
Sep 14, 2017
Last updated
May 12, 2026

Weakness Type

CWE-119 Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer

References

1 more references in the full CVE brief

FAQ

Common Questions.

A remote code execution vulnerability in the Android system (bluetooth).
Affected: Android (Google) versions 4.0, 4.0.1, 4.0.2, 4.0.3, 4.0.4, 4.1, 4.1.2, 4.2. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because public exploit code exists for a high-severity flaw.

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