What is the severity of CVE-2017-0622?

The severity of CVE-2017-0622 is rated as High due to the potential for local malicious applications to execute arbitrary code within the context of the kernel.

Which software is affected by CVE-2017-0622?

CVE-2017-0622 affects the Goodix touchscreen driver on Android and the Linux Kernel version 3.10.

How can CVE-2017-0622 be exploited?

CVE-2017-0622 can be exploited by compromising a privileged process to elevate privileges and execute arbitrary code.

How do I mitigate CVE-2017-0622?

Mitigation of CVE-2017-0622 involves applying security patches that address the vulnerability in the affected software.

Is there a fix available for CVE-2017-0622?

Yes, a fix for CVE-2017-0622 is typically provided in security updates for affected Android and Linux Kernel versions.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2017-0622

high

7.6

CWE

755

1/5/2017

12/5/2017

26/8/2024

CVE-2017-0622

First published: Mon May 01 2017(Updated: )

An elevation of privilege vulnerability in the Goodix touchscreen 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. Android ID: A-32749036. References: QC-CR#1098602.

Credit: security@android.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Linux Kernel	=3.10
Android

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https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2017-05-01

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-0622?
The severity of CVE-2017-0622 is rated as High due to the potential for local malicious applications to execute arbitrary code within the context of the kernel.
Which software is affected by CVE-2017-0622?
CVE-2017-0622 affects the Goodix touchscreen driver on Android and the Linux Kernel version 3.10.
How can CVE-2017-0622 be exploited?
CVE-2017-0622 can be exploited by compromising a privileged process to elevate privileges and execute arbitrary code.
How do I mitigate CVE-2017-0622?
Mitigation of CVE-2017-0622 involves applying security patches that address the vulnerability in the affected software.
Is there a fix available for CVE-2017-0622?
Yes, a fix for CVE-2017-0622 is typically provided in security updates for affected Android and Linux Kernel versions.

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