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7.5

Android audio server may expose internal data

CVE-2017-13232 · published 8 years ago
Summary

The audio service in Android versions 5.1.1 through 8.1 can write data outside its intended memory area when logging certain information. This could allow someone with local access to view private data from the device without needing extra permissions. Updating the device to the latest security patches from Google will fix the issue.

What to do

The CVE record does not list a fixed version. Check the vendor's site or the advisory links below - a fix may already be released.

Affected software
VendorProductAffected versions
google android 5.1.1
6.0
6.0.1
7.0
7.1.1
7.1.2
8.0
8.1
cpe:2.3:o:google:android:5.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Original advisory text
In audioserver, there is an out-of-bounds write due to a log statement using %s with an array that may not be NULL terminated. This could lead to local information disclosure with no additional exe...
In audioserver, there is an out-of-bounds write due to a log statement using %s with an array that may not be NULL terminated. This could lead to local information disclosure with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Product: Android. Versions: 5.1.1, 6.0, 6.0.1, 7.0, 7.1.1, 7.1.2, 8.0, 8.1. Android ID: A-68953950.
References
Fix within
Internet-facing 14 days
Internal 60 days
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Can be exploited automatically (estimated)
  • Gives an attacker partial control (estimated)
Severity
7.5 High
Exploitation
<1% chance of attack within 30 days
Type
CWE-200Information Exposure
CWE-787Out-of-bounds Write
Timeline
Published12 Feb 2018
Updated4 Nov 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2017-13232 · NVD
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