CVE-2017-0490

Description

An elevation of privilege vulnerability in Wi-Fi could enable a local malicious application to delete user data. This issue is rated as Moderate because it is a local bypass of user interaction requirements that would normally require either user initiation or user permission. Product: Android. Versions: 6.0, 6.0.1, 7.0, 7.1.1. Android ID: A-33178389.

5.5

CVSS

Severity: Medium

CVSS 3.0 •

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.10%

Vendor Advisory android.com

Affected: Google Inc. Android

References

Link	Tags
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96790	vdb entry
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2017-03-01
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037968	vdb entry
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2017-03-01.html	vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-0490?: CVE-2017-0490 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2017-0490?: To fix CVE-2017-0490, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2017-0490 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2017-0490 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2017-0490?: CVE-2017-0490 affects Google Inc. Android.

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