Vulnerability 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.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Android | 6.0 |
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96790
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037968
- https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2017-03-01
- https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2017-03-01.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96790
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037968
- https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2017-03-01
FAQ
What is CVE-2017-0490?
CVE-2017-0490 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). 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 requir...
How severe is CVE-2017-0490?
CVE-2017-0490 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2017-0490?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Google Android.