CVE-2017-0614: 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-3.10, Kernel-3.18. Android ID: A-35399405. References: QC-CR#1080290.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2017-0614?
CVE-2017-0614 is rated as High severity due to the potential for elevation of privilege by executing arbitrary code in the kernel.
How does CVE-2017-0614 affect Android devices?
CVE-2017-0614 affects Android devices running on specific Qualcomm hardware, allowing local malicious applications to compromise privileged processes.
What versions of the Linux kernel are affected by CVE-2017-0614?
CVE-2017-0614 affects Linux kernel versions 3.10 and 3.18.
Can CVE-2017-0614 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2017-0614 cannot be exploited remotely as it requires local access to the device.
How do I mitigate the risks associated with CVE-2017-0614?
To mitigate the risks of CVE-2017-0614, ensure your device firmware and software are updated to the latest security patches.