CVE-2017-13216 is an out-of-bounds write vulnerability in the Android kernel's ashmem component, specifically within the ashmem_ioctl function. This flaw, caused by insufficient locking, allows for a local elevation of privilege, potentially leading to code execution as a privileged process without user interaction. The vulnerability carries a high CVSS score of 7.8, indicating a significant risk with high impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. While not listed on CISA's KEV catalog or the Hot List, an exploit (EDB-43464) exists, though there is no evidence of active exploitation or significant community discussion surrounding this CVE.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
Range not provided by sourceCPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:google:android:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.0
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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