CVE-2013-7457: Critical severity Google Android vulnerability
Published Jul 11, 2016
·Updated
Unspecified vulnerability in the Qualcomm components in Android before 2016-07-05 allows attackers to gain privileges via a crafted application.
Affected Software
1 affected component
Google Android<=6.0.1
Event History
Jul 11, 2016
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2013-7457?
CVE-2013-7457 has a critical severity rating of 10 on the CVSS scale.
2
How do I fix CVE-2013-7457?
To fix CVE-2013-7457, ensure that your Android device is updated to a version released after July 5, 2016.
3
What impact does CVE-2013-7457 have on Android devices?
CVE-2013-7457 allows attackers to gain elevated privileges on affected Android devices through a specially crafted application.
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Which versions of Android are affected by CVE-2013-7457?
CVE-2013-7457 affects versions of Android released prior to July 5, 2016.
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Who is affected by CVE-2013-7457?
Any user of an Android device that operates on a version prior to the security patch dated July 5, 2016, is at risk from CVE-2013-7457.