CVE-2017-0597: Integer Overflow
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, 7.1.2. Android ID: A-34749571.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2017-0597?
CVE-2017-0597 is rated as High due to its potential to enable local applications to execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.
How do I fix CVE-2017-0597?
To fix CVE-2017-0597, users should update their affected Google Android device to the latest security patch provided by Google.
Which versions of Android are affected by CVE-2017-0597?
CVE-2017-0597 affects multiple versions of Google Android from 4.0 to 7.1.2.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2017-0597?
CVE-2017-0597 is categorized as an elevation of privilege vulnerability within the Audioserver component of Android.
Who can exploit CVE-2017-0597?
CVE-2017-0597 can be exploited by a local malicious application running on the device.