CVE-2017-0426: Infoleak
First published: Mon Feb 06 2017(Updated: )
An information disclosure vulnerability in the Filesystem could enable a local malicious application to access data outside of its permission levels. This issue is rated as Moderate because it could be used to access sensitive data without permission. Product: Android. Versions: 7.0, 7.1.1. Android ID: A-32799236.
Credit: security@android.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Android | =7.0 | |
| Android | =7.1.0 | |
| Android | =7.1.1 | |
| Android | ||
| =7.0 | ||
| =7.1.0 | ||
| =7.1.1 |
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Reference Links
- https://android.googlesource.com/platform/system/sepolicy/+/ae46511bfa62b56938b3df824bb2ee737dceaa7a
- https://android.googlesource.com/platform/system/core/+/0e7324e9095a209d4f06ba00812b2b2976fe2846
- https://source.android.com/docs/security/bulletin/2017-02-01 (Advisory)
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96099
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037798
- https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2017-02-01.html
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2017-0426?
CVE-2017-0426 is rated as Moderate due to its potential to allow unauthorized access to sensitive data.
How do I fix CVE-2017-0426?
To mitigate CVE-2017-0426, it is recommended to update your Android device to a patched version beyond 7.1.1.
Which Android versions are affected by CVE-2017-0426?
CVE-2017-0426 affects Android versions 7.0, 7.1.0, and 7.1.1.
What is the nature of the vulnerability in CVE-2017-0426?
CVE-2017-0426 is an information disclosure vulnerability that allows local malicious applications to access data outside their permission levels.
Can CVE-2017-0426 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2017-0426 requires local access to exploit, meaning it cannot be exploited remotely.
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