What is the severity of CVE-2017-0429?

CVE-2017-0429 is rated as Critical due to the potential for local device compromise.

Which versions of Android are affected by CVE-2017-0429?

CVE-2017-0429 affects Google Android versions up to and including 7.1.1.

Which Linux Kernel version is vulnerable to CVE-2017-0429?

The Linux Kernel version 3.10 is vulnerable to CVE-2017-0429.

How do I fix CVE-2017-0429?

To fix CVE-2017-0429, ensure that you apply the latest security patches provided by NVIDIA and your device manufacturer.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2017-0429

critical

9.3

CWE

787

6/2/2017

8/2/2017

26/8/2024

CVE-2017-0429

Q: What can CVE-2017-0429 allow an attacker to do?

CVE-2017-0429 could enable a local malicious application to execute arbitrary code in the kernel context.

First published: Mon Feb 06 2017(Updated: )

An elevation of privilege vulnerability in the NVIDIA GPU driver 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. Android ID: A-32636619. References: N-CVE-2017-0429.

Credit: security@android.com

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-0429?
CVE-2017-0429 is rated as Critical due to the potential for local device compromise.
What can CVE-2017-0429 allow an attacker to do?
CVE-2017-0429 could enable a local malicious application to execute arbitrary code in the kernel context.
Which versions of Android are affected by CVE-2017-0429?
CVE-2017-0429 affects Google Android versions up to and including 7.1.1.
Which Linux Kernel version is vulnerable to CVE-2017-0429?
The Linux Kernel version 3.10 is vulnerable to CVE-2017-0429.
How do I fix CVE-2017-0429?
To fix CVE-2017-0429, ensure that you apply the latest security patches provided by NVIDIA and your device manufacturer.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-0429?
CVE-2017-0429 is rated as Critical due to the potential for local device compromise.
What can CVE-2017-0429 allow an attacker to do?
CVE-2017-0429 could enable a local malicious application to execute arbitrary code in the kernel context.
Which versions of Android are affected by CVE-2017-0429?
CVE-2017-0429 affects Google Android versions up to and including 7.1.1.
Which Linux Kernel version is vulnerable to CVE-2017-0429?
The Linux Kernel version 3.10 is vulnerable to CVE-2017-0429.
How do I fix CVE-2017-0429?
To fix CVE-2017-0429, ensure that you apply the latest security patches provided by NVIDIA and your device manufacturer.