How severe is CVE-2017-13315?

CVE-2017-13315 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2017-13315 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (1st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-13315?

CVE-2017-13315 primarily affects Google Android. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-13315?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

Does CVE-2017-13315 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2017-13315 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2017-4832.

When was CVE-2017-13315 published?

CVE-2017-13315 was published on 2024-11-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-13315

CVE-2017-13315 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Android with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. 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-131.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (1st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2017-4832
Weakness: CWE-131
Affected product: Google Android
Published: 2024-11-19
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

In writeToParcel and createFromParcel of DcParamObject.java, there is a permission bypass due to a write size mismatch. This could lead to an elevation of privileges where the user can start an activity with system privileges, with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-13315?: In writeToParcel and createFromParcel of DcParamObject.java, there is a permission bypass due to a write size mismatch. This could lead to an elevation of privileges where the user can start an activity with system privileges, with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
How severe is CVE-2017-13315?: CVE-2017-13315 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2017-13315 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (1st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-13315?: CVE-2017-13315 primarily affects Google Android. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-13315?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2017-13315 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2017-13315 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2017-4832.
When was CVE-2017-13315 published?: CVE-2017-13315 was published on 2024-11-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2018-05-01

Affected products (7)

cpe:2.3:o:google:android:6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:google:android:6.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:google:android:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:google:android:7.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:google:android:7.1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:google:android:8.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:google:android:8.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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