CVE-2017-13260

HIGH

Android 5.1.1-8.1 - Out-of-bounds Read in bnep_data_ind

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 2 public exploits for CVE-2017-13260. PoCs published by QuarksLab.

AI-analyzed exploit summary This exploit triggers an out-of-bounds read in the BNEP (Bluetooth Network Encapsulation Protocol) implementation by sending a malformed BNEP packet. It targets a vulnerability in the BNEP control packet processing, specifically by omitting the 'len' field, leading to an OOB read.

Description

In bnep_data_ind of bnep_main.cc, there is a possible out of bounds read due to a missing bounds check. This could lead to remote 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-69177251.

Exploits (2)

exploitdb WORKING POC
by QuarksLab · pythondosandroid
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/44327

This exploit triggers an out-of-bounds read in the BNEP (Bluetooth Network Encapsulation Protocol) implementation by sending a malformed BNEP packet. It targets a vulnerability in the BNEP control packet processing, specifically by omitting the 'len' field, leading to an OOB read.

Classification
Working Poc 90%
Attack Type
Dos
Complexity
Moderate
Reliability
Reliable
Target: Linux Bluetooth stack (BlueZ) with BNEP support
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Bluetooth adapter with L2CAP support · Root privileges · Physical proximity or prior pairing with the target device
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →
exploitdb WORKING POC
by QuarksLab · pythondosandroid
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/44326

This exploit targets a Bluetooth BNEP heap information leak vulnerability (CVE-2017-13262) in Android's Bluetooth stack. It sends malformed BNEP packets to leak heap bytes from com.android.bluetooth by triggering a command-not-understood response.

Classification
Working Poc 95%
Attack Type
Info Leak
Complexity
Moderate
Reliability
Reliable
Target: Android Bluetooth stack (com.android.bluetooth)
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Bluetooth enabled on target · Attacker within Bluetooth range · Root privileges on attacker device
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →

References (4)

Core 4
Core References
Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry exploit x_refsource_exploit-db
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/44327/
Vendor Advisory x_refsource_confirm
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2018-03-01
Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry exploit x_refsource_exploit-db
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/44326/
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_bid
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/103253

Scores

CVSS v3 7.5
EPSS 0.0758
EPSS Percentile 93.8%
Attack Vector NETWORK
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Details

CWE
CWE-125
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