CVE-2017-0456: High severity android vulnerability

Published Mar 6, 2017
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Updated

An elevation of privilege vulnerability in the Qualcomm IPA 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-33106520. References: QC-CR#1099598.

Affected Software

3 affected components
Google Android
Linux Linux Kernel=3.10
Linux Linux Kernel=3.18

Event History

Mar 6, 2017
CVE Published
via Android·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via Android·12:00 AM
SeverityAffected Software
Mar 8, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:00 AM
DescriptionWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2017-0456?

CVE-2017-0456 is rated as High due to the potential for local malicious applications to execute arbitrary code in the kernel context.

2

How do I fix CVE-2017-0456?

To mitigate CVE-2017-0456, ensure that your device is updated to the latest version of Android that addresses this vulnerability.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2017-0456?

CVE-2017-0456 affects versions of Android that utilize the Qualcomm IPA driver, particularly those running on Kernel versions 3.10 and 3.18.

4

What can attackers do with CVE-2017-0456?

Attackers can exploit CVE-2017-0456 to gain elevation of privilege, allowing them to execute arbitrary code within the kernel's context.

5

Who can exploit CVE-2017-0456?

CVE-2017-0456 can be exploited by local attackers who have already compromised a privileged process on the device.

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