CVE-2017-0385: Critical severity android vulnerability
An elevation of privilege vulnerability in Audioserver could enable a local malicious application to execute arbitrary code within the context of a privileged process. This issue is rated as High because it could be used to gain local access to elevated capabilities, which are not normally accessible to a third-party application. Product: Android. Versions: 4.4.4, 5.0.2, 5.1.1, 6.0, 6.0.1, 7.0, 7.1. Android ID: A-32585400.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2017-0385?
The severity of CVE-2017-0385 is rated as High due to its potential to allow a local malicious application to execute arbitrary code in a privileged context.
How do I fix CVE-2017-0385?
To fix CVE-2017-0385, ensure you update to the latest version of Android that addresses this vulnerability.
What devices are affected by CVE-2017-0385?
CVE-2017-0385 affects various versions of Google Android from 4.0 to 7.1.0.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2017-0385?
CVE-2017-0385 is an elevation of privilege vulnerability that allows local attackers to gain elevated capabilities.
Can CVE-2017-0385 be exploited remotely?
No, CVE-2017-0385 requires local access to the device to be exploited.