CVE-2017-13266

CRITICAL

Android 5.1.1-8.1 - Remote Code Execution via Missing Bounds Check in avrc_pars_vendor_cmd

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 1 public exploit for CVE-2017-13266. PoCs published by codecat007.

AI-analyzed exploit summary This repository contains a functional proof-of-concept exploit for CVE-2017-13266, targeting a Bluetooth stack vulnerability in Android's Bluedroid. The exploit crafts malicious AVRCP packets to trigger a buffer overflow, potentially leading to remote code execution.

Description

In avrc_pars_vendor_cmd of avrc_pars_tg.cc, there is a possible stack corruption 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-69478941.

Exploits (1)

github WORKING POC 8 stars
by codecat007 · cpoc
https://github.com/codecat007/cvehub/tree/main/android/Bluedroid/poc_CVE-2017-13266.c

This repository contains a functional proof-of-concept exploit for CVE-2017-13266, targeting a Bluetooth stack vulnerability in Android's Bluedroid. The exploit crafts malicious AVRCP packets to trigger a buffer overflow, potentially leading to remote code execution.

Classification
Working Poc 95%
Attack Type
Rce
Complexity
Moderate
Reliability
Reliable
Target: Android Bluedroid Bluetooth stack
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Bluetooth enabled on target device · Physical proximity for Bluetooth connection
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 9.8
EPSS 0.0126
EPSS Percentile 79.9%
Attack Vector NETWORK
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Details

CWE
CWE-119
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