CVE-2017-0418: High severity Google 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, 7.1.1. Android ID: A-32703959.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2017-0418?
CVE-2017-0418 is rated as High due to its potential for enabling a local malicious application to execute arbitrary code within a privileged process.
How do I fix CVE-2017-0418?
To mitigate CVE-2017-0418, ensure that you update your device's Android version to a patched release that addresses this vulnerability.
Which Android versions are affected by CVE-2017-0418?
CVE-2017-0418 affects multiple versions of Android, specifically from 4.0 to 6.0.1.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2017-0418?
CVE-2017-0418 is classified as an elevation of privilege vulnerability.
Can CVE-2017-0418 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2017-0418 requires local access, meaning it cannot be exploited remotely without local access to the device.