CVE-2017-13156Android Unrestricted File Upload
An elevation of privilege vulnerability in the Android system (art).
Published Dec 6, 2017 · Updated Sep 17, 2024
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2017-13156 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 7.8 v3) affecting Android (Google), android-platform-system-core (debian).
- It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed since Apr 12, 2019. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 20% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including android-platform-system-core 0.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
Scores
CVSS v3
7.8
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
20%
Higher than 97.4% of all scored CVEs
Exploit maturity
Weaponized
ATLAS score
50/100
Publication score, see How it works
Exploitation Verdict
KEV listed
Apr 12, 2019
Federal due date
None
No federal due date
Ransomware use
Not reported
Attributed actors
None named
Exploit & Defence Guidance
Exploit maturity
Weaponized
Public exploit code
2
Proof-of-concept links
In-the-wild evidence
3
Reports of active use
Advisories And Exploit References
Description
An elevation of privilege vulnerability in the Android system (art). Product: Android. Versions: 5.1.1, 6.0, 6.0.1, 7.0, 7.1.1, 7.1.2, 8.0. Android ID A-64211847.
Known-Exploited Catalog Listings
| Catalog | Added | Remediation due | Ransomware use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Industry KEV feed | Apr 12, 2019 | n/a | Not reported |
Affected Products
9 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| AndroidGoogle | 5.1.1, 6.0, 6.0.1, 7.0, 7.1.1, 7.1.2, 8.0, >= 5.1.1 | n/a |
| android-platform-system-coredebian | See advisory | 0 |
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Dec 6, 2017
Added to Industry KEV feed
Apr 12, 2019
Last updated
Sep 17, 2024
Weakness Type
- CWE-434 Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type
References
- advisory102109
- patchsource.android.com · 2017-12-01
- exploitMSF janus.rb
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
FAQ
Common Questions.
An elevation of privilege vulnerability in the Android system (art).
Affected: Android (Google) versions 5.1.1, 6.0, 6.0.1, 7.0, 7.1.1, 7.1.2, 8.0, >= 5.1.1; android-platform-system-core (debian). The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed since Apr 12, 2019.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including android-platform-system-core 0.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
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