CVE-2017-0545: Critical severity Google 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: 5.0.2, 5.1.1, 6.0, 6.0.1, 7.0, 7.1.1. Android ID: A-32591350.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2017-0545?
The severity of CVE-2017-0545 is rated as High due to the potential for local elevation of privilege.
How do I fix CVE-2017-0545?
To fix CVE-2017-0545, it is recommended to update the affected versions of Google Android to the latest security patches provided by Google.
What software is affected by CVE-2017-0545?
CVE-2017-0545 affects multiple versions of Google Android, specifically versions 5.0 through 7.1.1.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2017-0545?
CVE-2017-0545 is an elevation of privilege vulnerability that allows a malicious application to execute arbitrary code within a privileged context.
Can CVE-2017-0545 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2017-0545 cannot be exploited remotely; it requires local access to the device by a malicious application.