CVE-2017-0528

Description

An elevation of privilege vulnerability in the kernel security subsystem could enable a local malicious application to to execute code in the context of a privileged process. This issue is rated as High because it is a general bypass for a kernel level defense in depth or exploit mitigation technology. Product: Android. Versions: Kernel-3.18. Android ID: A-33351919.

7.8

CVSS

Severity: High

CVSS 3.0 •

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.23%

Vendor Advisory android.com

Affected: Google Inc. Android

References

Link	Tags
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2017-03-01
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037968	vdb entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96807	vdb entry
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2017-03-01.html	patch vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-0528?: CVE-2017-0528 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2017-0528?: To fix CVE-2017-0528, 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-2017-0528 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2017-0528 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-2017-0528?: CVE-2017-0528 affects Google Inc. Android.

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