CVE-2017-13256

HIGH

Android 5.1.1, 6.0, 6.0.1, 7.0, 7.1.1, 7.1.2, 8.0, 8.1 - Remote Code Execution via Out-of-bounds Write in sdp_server.cc

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 1 public exploit for CVE-2017-13256. PoCs published by codecat007.

AI-analyzed exploit summary This PoC exploits a buffer overflow in Android's Bluedroid Bluetooth stack (CVE-2017-13256) by sending a malformed SDP request with a crafted continuation state, triggering a heap overflow in the response handling logic. The exploit attempts to crash the Bluetooth daemon by manipulating the response list buffer.

Description

In process_service_search_attr_req of sdp_server.cc, there is an out of bounds write due to a missing bounds check. This could lead to remote code execution 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-68817966.

Exploits (1)

github WORKING POC 8 stars
by codecat007 · cpoc
https://github.com/codecat007/cvehub/tree/main/android/Bluedroid/poc_CVE-2017-13256.c

This PoC exploits a buffer overflow in Android's Bluedroid Bluetooth stack (CVE-2017-13256) by sending a malformed SDP request with a crafted continuation state, triggering a heap overflow in the response handling logic. The exploit attempts to crash the Bluetooth daemon by manipulating the response list buffer.

Classification
Working Poc 95%
Attack Type
Dos
Complexity
Moderate
Reliability
Reliable
Target: Android Bluedroid Bluetooth stack (versions prior to the fix)
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Bluetooth enabled on target device · Target device within Bluetooth range · L2CAP socket access
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 27, 2026 Full analysis →

References (2)

Core 2
Core References
Vendor Advisory x_refsource_confirm
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2018-03-01
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_bid
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/103253

Scores

CVSS v3 8.8
EPSS 0.0029
EPSS Percentile 52.5%
Attack Vector ADJACENT_NETWORK
CVSS:3.0/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Details

CWE
CWE-787
Status published
Products (8)
google/android 5.1.1
google/android 6.0
google/android 6.0.1
google/android 7.0
google/android 7.1.1
google/android 7.1.2
google/android 8.0
google/android 8.1
Published Apr 04, 2018
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026