How severe is CVE-2017-13238?

CVE-2017-13238 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.2, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over physical access with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2017-13238 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (5th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-13238?

CVE-2017-13238 affects Google Android. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-13238?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2017-13238 published?

CVE-2017-13238 was published on 2018-02-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-13238

CVE-2017-13238 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Google Android with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.2. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-200.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.2)
CVSS v2: 4.7
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (5th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-200
Affected product: Google Android
Published: 2018-02-12
Last modified: 2026-06-17

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-13238?: 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.
How severe is CVE-2017-13238?: CVE-2017-13238 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.2, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over physical access with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2017-13238 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (5th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-13238?: CVE-2017-13238 affects Google Android. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-13238?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2017-13238 published?: CVE-2017-13238 was published on 2018-02-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:google:android:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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