CVE-2017-0331: Critical severity android vulnerability
An elevation of privilege vulnerability in the NVIDIA video driver could enable a local malicious application to execute arbitrary code within the context of the kernel. This issue is rated as Critical due to the possibility of a local permanent device compromise, which may require reflashing the operating system to repair the device. Product: Android. Versions: Kernel 3.10. Android ID: A-34113000. References: N-CVE-2017-0331.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2017-0331?
CVE-2017-0331 is rated as Critical due to its potential for local permanent device compromise.
How can CVE-2017-0331 be mitigated?
To mitigate CVE-2017-0331, it is advised to update the affected NVIDIA video driver to the latest version.
What systems are affected by CVE-2017-0331?
CVE-2017-0331 affects systems running Google Android versions up to 7.1.1 and Linux Kernel version 3.10.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2017-0331?
CVE-2017-0331 is an elevation of privilege vulnerability in the NVIDIA video driver.
Can CVE-2017-0331 allow arbitrary code execution?
Yes, CVE-2017-0331 can enable a local malicious application to execute arbitrary code within the context of the kernel.