CVE-2017-0535: Infoleak
First published: Mon Mar 06 2017(Updated: )
An information disclosure vulnerability in the HTC sound codec 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. Android ID: A-33547247.
Credit: security@android.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Linux Kernel | =3.10 | |
| Android |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2017-0535?
CVE-2017-0535 is rated as Moderate due to the requirement of compromising a privileged process.
How can CVE-2017-0535 affect my Android device?
CVE-2017-0535 can enable a local malicious application to access data outside of its permission levels on Android devices.
Which versions of Android are impacted by CVE-2017-0535?
CVE-2017-0535 affects Android devices running version Kernel-3.10.
What steps should be taken to mitigate CVE-2017-0535?
To mitigate CVE-2017-0535, ensure your Android device is updated with the latest security patches that address this vulnerability.
Is exploitation of CVE-2017-0535 straightforward?
Exploitation of CVE-2017-0535 is not straightforward, as it requires the attacker to first compromise a privileged process.
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