What is the severity of CVE-2017-0447?

CVE-2017-0447 is rated as High due to its potential to allow a local malicious application to execute arbitrary code within the kernel context.

How does CVE-2017-0447 affect Android devices?

CVE-2017-0447 affects Android devices running versions up to 7.1.1, potentially leading to elevation of privilege vulnerabilities.

How can I mitigate the risks associated with CVE-2017-0447?

To mitigate CVE-2017-0447, ensure that your Android device is updated to the latest security patches provided by the manufacturer.

Who is affected by CVE-2017-0447?

CVE-2017-0447 impacts users of devices running Android versions up to and including 7.1.1 and Linux kernel version 3.18.

What is the nature of the vulnerability in CVE-2017-0447?

CVE-2017-0447 is an elevation of privilege vulnerability found in the HTC touchscreen driver within the Android operating system.

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CVE-2017-0447

high

7.6

6/2/2017

8/2/2017

20/4/2025

CVE-2017-0447

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-32919560.

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-0447?
CVE-2017-0447 is rated as High due to its potential to allow a local malicious application to execute arbitrary code within the kernel context.
How does CVE-2017-0447 affect Android devices?
CVE-2017-0447 affects Android devices running versions up to 7.1.1, potentially leading to elevation of privilege vulnerabilities.
How can I mitigate the risks associated with CVE-2017-0447?
To mitigate CVE-2017-0447, ensure that your Android device is updated to the latest security patches provided by the manufacturer.
Who is affected by CVE-2017-0447?
CVE-2017-0447 impacts users of devices running Android versions up to and including 7.1.1 and Linux kernel version 3.18.
What is the nature of the vulnerability in CVE-2017-0447?
CVE-2017-0447 is an elevation of privilege vulnerability found in the HTC touchscreen driver within the Android operating system.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-0447?
CVE-2017-0447 is rated as High due to its potential to allow a local malicious application to execute arbitrary code within the kernel context.
How does CVE-2017-0447 affect Android devices?
CVE-2017-0447 affects Android devices running versions up to 7.1.1, potentially leading to elevation of privilege vulnerabilities.
How can I mitigate the risks associated with CVE-2017-0447?
To mitigate CVE-2017-0447, ensure that your Android device is updated to the latest security patches provided by the manufacturer.
Who is affected by CVE-2017-0447?
CVE-2017-0447 impacts users of devices running Android versions up to and including 7.1.1 and Linux kernel version 3.18.
What is the nature of the vulnerability in CVE-2017-0447?
CVE-2017-0447 is an elevation of privilege vulnerability found in the HTC touchscreen driver within the Android operating system.