CVE-2017-0411: High severity Google Android vulnerability
An elevation of privilege vulnerability in the Framework APIs 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: 7.0, 7.1.1. Android ID: A-33042690.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2017-0411?
CVE-2017-0411 is rated as High due to its potential to allow local malicious applications to execute arbitrary code within privileged processes.
How do I fix CVE-2017-0411?
To mitigate CVE-2017-0411, users should update their Android device to the latest security patches provided by Google.
What versions of Android are affected by CVE-2017-0411?
CVE-2017-0411 affects Android versions 7.0, 7.1.0, and 7.1.1.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2017-0411?
CVE-2017-0411 is an elevation of privilege vulnerability that could allow a malicious application to gain access to elevated capabilities.
Can CVE-2017-0411 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2017-0411 cannot be exploited remotely and requires local access to the device by a malicious application.