CVE-2017-0335: Critical severity android vulnerability
An elevation of privilege vulnerability in the NVIDIA GPU 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-3.18. Android ID: A-33043375. References: N-CVE-2017-0335.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2017-0335?
CVE-2017-0335 is rated as Critical due to the potential for local permanent device compromise.
How do I fix CVE-2017-0335?
To mitigate CVE-2017-0335, users should update their NVIDIA GPU driver to the latest version provided by the vendor.
Which systems are affected by CVE-2017-0335?
CVE-2017-0335 affects the Linux Kernel version 3.18 and Android systems.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2017-0335?
CVE-2017-0335 is an elevation of privilege vulnerability that enables local malicious applications to execute arbitrary code in the kernel context.
Can CVE-2017-0335 lead to complete system compromise?
Yes, CVE-2017-0335 can lead to a complete system compromise by allowing malicious applications access to critical system resources.