What is the severity of CVE-2017-0446?

CVE-2017-0446 is rated as High due to the potential for local applications to execute arbitrary code in the kernel context.

How do I fix CVE-2017-0446?

To mitigate CVE-2017-0446, ensure that your Android device is updated to the latest security patches.

Which versions of Android are affected by CVE-2017-0446?

CVE-2017-0446 affects Android versions up to and including 7.1.1.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2017-0446?

CVE-2017-0446 is classified as an elevation of privilege vulnerability in the HTC touchscreen driver.

Can CVE-2017-0446 be exploited remotely?

CVE-2017-0446 requires an attacker to compromise a privileged process locally, so it cannot be exploited remotely.

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CVE-2017-0446

high

7.6

6/2/2017

8/2/2017

20/4/2025

CVE-2017-0446

First published: Mon Feb 06 2017(Updated: )

An elevation of privilege vulnerability in the HTC touchscreen 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-3.18. Android ID: A-32917445.

Credit: security@android.com

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-0446?
CVE-2017-0446 is rated as High due to the potential for local applications to execute arbitrary code in the kernel context.
How do I fix CVE-2017-0446?
To mitigate CVE-2017-0446, ensure that your Android device is updated to the latest security patches.
Which versions of Android are affected by CVE-2017-0446?
CVE-2017-0446 affects Android versions up to and including 7.1.1.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2017-0446?
CVE-2017-0446 is classified as an elevation of privilege vulnerability in the HTC touchscreen driver.
Can CVE-2017-0446 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2017-0446 requires an attacker to compromise a privileged process locally, so it cannot be exploited remotely.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-0446?
CVE-2017-0446 is rated as High due to the potential for local applications to execute arbitrary code in the kernel context.
How do I fix CVE-2017-0446?
To mitigate CVE-2017-0446, ensure that your Android device is updated to the latest security patches.
Which versions of Android are affected by CVE-2017-0446?
CVE-2017-0446 affects Android versions up to and including 7.1.1.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2017-0446?
CVE-2017-0446 is classified as an elevation of privilege vulnerability in the HTC touchscreen driver.
Can CVE-2017-0446 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2017-0446 requires an attacker to compromise a privileged process locally, so it cannot be exploited remotely.