CVE-2017-0749: High severity Google Android vulnerability

Published Aug 7, 2017
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Updated

A elevation of privilege vulnerability in the Upstream Linux linux kernel. Product: Android. Versions: Android kernel. Android ID: A-36007735.

Affected Software

3 affected componentsFixes available
Google Android<=7.1.2
Google Android
debian/linux
5.10.223-15.10.249-16.1.159-16.1.162-16.12.63-16.12.73-16.18.9-16.18.12-1

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade debian/linux to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 5.10.223-1Fixed in 5.10.249-1Fixed in 6.1.159-1Fixed in 6.1.162-1Fixed in 6.12.63-1Fixed in 6.12.73-1Fixed in 6.18.9-1Fixed in 6.18.12-1

Event History

Aug 7, 2017
CVE Published
via Android·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via Android·12:00 AM
SeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Aug 9, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:00 PM
DescriptionWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What access and interaction does exploitation require?

The CVSS vector indicates local attack access, no privileges required, and user interaction required. It is not described as remotely exploitable over the network.

2

What is the potential impact if exploitation succeeds?

The vulnerability is rated high severity with a CVSS 3.0 score of 7.8. The vector assigns high impact to confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

3

Which systems should be prioritized for review?

The description identifies the Android kernel as affected and lists Google Android and debian/linux as software. The supplied data does not identify specific Android releases, kernel versions, or Debian versions.

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