What is the severity of CVE-2017-0427?

CVE-2017-0427 is rated as Critical due to the potential for local permanent device compromise.

How do I fix CVE-2017-0427?

To mitigate CVE-2017-0427, users should update to a patched version of the Android operating system or the Linux kernel.

Who is affected by CVE-2017-0427?

CVE-2017-0427 affects Google Android devices running versions up to and including 7.1.1, as well as specific versions of the Linux kernel 3.10 and 3.18.

What kind of attack does CVE-2017-0427 enable?

CVE-2017-0427 enables local malicious applications to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges.

Is CVE-2017-0427 exploitable remotely?

CVE-2017-0427 is not exploitable remotely; it requires local access to the device.

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CVE-2017-0427

critical

9.3

6/2/2017

8/2/2017

26/8/2024

CVE-2017-0427

First published: Mon Feb 06 2017(Updated: )

An elevation of privilege vulnerability in the kernel file system could enable a local malicious application to execute arbitrary code within the context of the kernel. This issue is rated as Critical due to the possibility of a local permanent device compromise, which may require reflashing the operating system to repair the device. Product: Android. Versions: Kernel-3.10, Kernel-3.18. Android ID: A-31495866.

Credit: security@android.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Google Android
Google Android	<=7.1.1
Linux Kernel	=3.10
Linux Kernel	=3.18

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https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2017-02-01.html

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-0427?
CVE-2017-0427 is rated as Critical due to the potential for local permanent device compromise.
How do I fix CVE-2017-0427?
To mitigate CVE-2017-0427, users should update to a patched version of the Android operating system or the Linux kernel.
Who is affected by CVE-2017-0427?
CVE-2017-0427 affects Google Android devices running versions up to and including 7.1.1, as well as specific versions of the Linux kernel 3.10 and 3.18.
What kind of attack does CVE-2017-0427 enable?
CVE-2017-0427 enables local malicious applications to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges.
Is CVE-2017-0427 exploitable remotely?
CVE-2017-0427 is not exploitable remotely; it requires local access to the device.

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