CVE-2017-0481: Critical severity android vulnerability
An elevation of privilege vulnerability in NFC could enable a proximate attacker 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-33434992.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2017-0481?
CVE-2017-0481 is rated as High due to its potential to allow a proximate attacker to execute arbitrary code within a privileged process.
How do I fix CVE-2017-0481?
To fix CVE-2017-0481, update your Android device to the latest security patch release provided by Google.
What devices are affected by CVE-2017-0481?
CVE-2017-0481 affects various Android versions ranging from 4.0 to 7.1.1.
What attacks can exploit CVE-2017-0481?
An attacker can exploit CVE-2017-0481 to gain local access to elevated capabilities typically restricted to privileged processes.
Can CVE-2017-0481 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2017-0481 requires a proximate attacker to exploit the vulnerability, implying close proximity to the target device.