CVE-2017-0546: Null Pointer Dereference
First published: Mon Apr 03 2017(Updated: )
An elevation of privilege vulnerability in SurfaceFlinger 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-32628763.
Credit: security@android.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Android | ||
| Android | =4.0 | |
| Android | =4.0.1 | |
| Android | =4.0.2 | |
| Android | =4.0.3 | |
| Android | =4.0.4 | |
| Android | =4.1 | |
| Android | =4.1.2 | |
| Android | =4.2 | |
| Android | =4.2.1 | |
| Android | =4.2.2 | |
| Android | =4.3 | |
| Android | =4.3.1 | |
| Android | =4.4 | |
| Android | =4.4.1 | |
| Android | =4.4.2 | |
| Android | =4.4.3 | |
| Android | =4.4.4 | |
| Android | =5.0 | |
| Android | =5.0.1 | |
| Android | =5.0.2 | |
| Android | =5.1 | |
| Android | =5.1.0 | |
| Android | =5.1.1 | |
| Android | =6.0 | |
| Android | =6.0.1 | |
| Android | =7.0 | |
| Android | =7.1.0 | |
| Android | =7.1.1 |
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Reference Links
- https://android.googlesource.com/platform/frameworks/native/+/45b202513ba7440beaefbf9928f73fb6683dcfbd
- https://source.android.com/docs/security/bulletin/2017-04-01 (Advisory)
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97341
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038201
- https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2017-04-01
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2017-0546?
CVE-2017-0546 is rated as High due to its potential for allowing local privilege escalation.
How do I fix CVE-2017-0546?
To fix CVE-2017-0546, update your device to the latest version of Android that is not affected by this vulnerability.
Which Android versions are affected by CVE-2017-0546?
CVE-2017-0546 affects Android versions from 4.0 to 7.1.1.
What impact does CVE-2017-0546 have on my device?
CVE-2017-0546 allows a local malicious application to execute arbitrary code within a privileged process.
Is there a known exploit for CVE-2017-0546?
While there are no specific public exploits reported for CVE-2017-0546, the high severity suggests that it could be exploited by attackers.
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