CVE-2017-0453: High severity android vulnerability
An elevation of privilege vulnerability in the Qualcomm Wi-Fi 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. Android ID: A-33979145. References: QC-CR#1105085.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2017-0453?
CVE-2017-0453 has been rated as High severity due to the requirement of compromising a privileged process to exploit it.
How do I fix CVE-2017-0453?
To fix CVE-2017-0453, apply the latest security patches for the Android OS that address this vulnerability.
What systems are affected by CVE-2017-0453?
CVE-2017-0453 affects Android devices running the Qualcomm Wi-Fi driver on Kernel version 3.10.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2017-0453?
CVE-2017-0453 is an elevation of privilege vulnerability that allows local malicious applications to execute arbitrary code.
Can CVE-2017-0453 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2017-0453 cannot be exploited remotely as it requires local access to the device to compromise a privileged process.