CVE-2017-0480: Critical severity android vulnerability
An elevation of privilege vulnerability in Audioserver could enable a local malicious application to execute arbitrary code within the context of a privileged process. This issue is rated as High because it could be used to gain local access to elevated capabilities, which are not normally accessible to a third-party application. Product: Android. Versions: 4.4.4, 5.0.2, 5.1.1, 6.0, 6.0.1, 7.0, 7.1.1. Android ID: A-32705429.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2017-0480?
CVE-2017-0480 is rated as High due to its potential to allow a local malicious application to execute arbitrary code in a privileged context.
How do I fix CVE-2017-0480?
To resolve CVE-2017-0480, update your Android system to the latest version provided by Google that includes the necessary security patches.
What versions of Android are affected by CVE-2017-0480?
CVE-2017-0480 affects multiple versions of Android starting from 4.0 up to 7.1.1.
Can CVE-2017-0480 be exploited remotely?
No, CVE-2017-0480 requires local access to the device to exploit the vulnerability.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2017-0480 classified as?
CVE-2017-0480 is classified as an elevation of privilege vulnerability.