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CWE
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CVE-2017-0613: Input Validation

First published: Mon May 01 2017(Updated: )

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-3.10, Kernel-3.18. Android ID: A-35400457. References: QC-CR#1086140.

Credit: security@android.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Linux Kernel=3.10
Linux Kernel=3.18
Android

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2017-0613?

    CVE-2017-0613 is rated as High due to its requirement for compromising a privileged process to exploit the vulnerability.

  • How do I fix CVE-2017-0613?

    To mitigate CVE-2017-0613, update your device to a patched version of the Android operating system or Linux kernel.

  • Which systems are affected by CVE-2017-0613?

    CVE-2017-0613 affects Google Android devices and Linux kernels 3.10 and 3.18.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2017-0613?

    CVE-2017-0613 is an elevation of privilege vulnerability that allows a local malicious application to execute arbitrary code.

  • Can CVE-2017-0613 be exploited remotely?

    No, CVE-2017-0613 requires local access to the device to exploit the vulnerability.

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