CVE-2017-0415: High severity Google Android vulnerability
An elevation of privilege vulnerability in Mediaserver 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: 6.0, 6.0.1, 7.0, 7.1.1. Android ID: A-32706020.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2017-0415?
CVE-2017-0415 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-2017-0415?
To fix CVE-2017-0415, ensure your Android device is updated to a version that includes security patches addressing this vulnerability.
Which Android versions are affected by CVE-2017-0415?
CVE-2017-0415 affects Android versions 6.0, 6.0.1, 7.0, 7.1.0, and 7.1.1.
What can an attacker achieve by exploiting CVE-2017-0415?
An attacker can exploit CVE-2017-0415 to gain elevated privileges, allowing them to execute malicious code that typically requires higher system access.
Is CVE-2017-0415 a remote or local vulnerability?
CVE-2017-0415 is a local elevation of privilege vulnerability that requires physical access to the device to exploit.