CVE-2017-0612: High severity android vulnerability
An elevation of privilege vulnerability in the Qualcomm Secure Execution Environment Communicator driver could enable a local malicious application to execute arbitrary code within the context of the kernel. This issue is rated as High because it first requires compromising a privileged process. Product: Android. Versions: Kernel-3.18. Android ID: A-34389303. References: QC-CR#1061845.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2017-0612?
CVE-2017-0612 is rated as High severity due to the potential for a local malicious application to execute arbitrary code in the kernel context.
How do I fix CVE-2017-0612?
To fix CVE-2017-0612, update your device to a patched version of Android or the Linux kernel that addresses the vulnerability.
Which systems are affected by CVE-2017-0612?
CVE-2017-0612 affects Android devices and Linux kernel version 3.18.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2017-0612?
CVE-2017-0612 is an elevation of privilege vulnerability.
Can CVE-2017-0612 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2017-0612 cannot be exploited remotely as it requires local access to a privileged process.