What is the severity of CVE-2017-0436?

CVE-2017-0436 is rated as High due to its potential for local elevation of privilege attacks.

How do I fix CVE-2017-0436?

To mitigate CVE-2017-0436, update your Android device or Linux kernel to the latest security patch provided by the vendor.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-0436?

CVE-2017-0436 affects Android versions up to 7.1.1 and Linux kernel versions 3.10 and 3.18.

Can CVE-2017-0436 be exploited remotely?

No, CVE-2017-0436 requires a local malicious application to exploit the vulnerability.

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CVE-2017-0436

high

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6/2/2017

8/2/2017

20/4/2025

CVE-2017-0436

Q: What type of vulnerability is CVE-2017-0436?

CVE-2017-0436 is an elevation of privilege vulnerability in the Qualcomm sound driver.

First published: Mon Feb 06 2017(Updated: )

An elevation of privilege vulnerability in the Qualcomm sound driver could enable a local malicious application to execute arbitrary code within the context of the kernel. This issue is rated as High because it first requires compromising a privileged process. Product: Android. Versions: Kernel-3.10, Kernel-3.18. Android ID: A-32624661. References: QC-CR#1078000.

Credit: security@android.com

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-0436?
CVE-2017-0436 is rated as High due to its potential for local elevation of privilege attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2017-0436?
To mitigate CVE-2017-0436, update your Android device or Linux kernel to the latest security patch provided by the vendor.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-0436?
CVE-2017-0436 affects Android versions up to 7.1.1 and Linux kernel versions 3.10 and 3.18.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2017-0436?
CVE-2017-0436 is an elevation of privilege vulnerability in the Qualcomm sound driver.
Can CVE-2017-0436 be exploited remotely?
No, CVE-2017-0436 requires a local malicious application to exploit the vulnerability.

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