CVE-2017-13238 — MEDIUM (4.2)

Vulnerability Description

In XBLRamDump mode, there is a debug feature that can be used to dump memory contents, if an attacker has physical access to the device. This could lead to local information disclosure with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Product: Android. Versions: Android kernel. Android ID: A-64610940.

CVSS Score

4.2

MEDIUM

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

Attack Vector

PHYSICAL

Attack Complexity

HIGH

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

NONE

Availability

NONE

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Android	-

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-200

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/103024Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2018-02-01Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/103024Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2018-02-01Vendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2017-13238?

CVE-2017-13238 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.2 (MEDIUM). In XBLRamDump mode, there is a debug feature that can be used to dump memory contents, if an attacker has physical access to the device. This could lead to local information disclosure with no additio...

How severe is CVE-2017-13238?

CVE-2017-13238 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.2/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2017-13238?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Google Android.