CVE-2017-0419: 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-32220769.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2017-0419?
CVE-2017-0419 has a severity rating of High due to its potential for local privilege escalation.
How do I fix CVE-2017-0419?
To remediate CVE-2017-0419, users should update their Android devices to the latest patched version provided by Google.
Who is affected by CVE-2017-0419?
CVE-2017-0419 affects various versions of Google Android, including 4.0 through 7.1.1.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2017-0419?
CVE-2017-0419 is an elevation of privilege vulnerability that can allow a malicious application to execute arbitrary code.
Can CVE-2017-0419 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2017-0419 requires local access to the device for exploitation, so it cannot be exploited remotely.