CVE-2017-0451: Infoleak
An information disclosure vulnerability in the Qualcomm sound driver could enable a local malicious application to access data outside of its permission levels. This issue is rated as Moderate because it first requires compromising a privileged process. Product: Android. Versions: Kernel-3.10, Kernel-3.18. Android ID: A-31796345. References: QC-CR#1073129.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2017-0451?
CVE-2017-0451 is rated as Moderate due to its requirement for compromising a privileged process.
How do I fix CVE-2017-0451?
To fix CVE-2017-0451, update your Android device to a version beyond the vulnerable version 7.1.1.
Which products are affected by CVE-2017-0451?
CVE-2017-0451 affects multiple versions of Android, specifically those running the Qualcomm sound driver in Kernel-3.10 and Kernel-3.18.
Can CVE-2017-0451 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2017-0451 requires local access to exploit, as it involves a local malicious application.
Is CVE-2017-0451 a hardware or software issue?
CVE-2017-0451 is a software vulnerability related to the Qualcomm sound driver in the Android operating system.