Vulnerability Description
An elevation of privilege vulnerability in Package Manager could enable a local malicious application to prevent users from uninstalling applications or removing permissions from applications. This issue is rated as Moderate because it is a local bypass of user interaction requirements. Product: Android. Versions: 4.4.4, 5.0.2, 5.1.1, 6.0, 6.0.1, 7.0, 7.1.1. Android ID: A-32553261.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Android | 4.0 |
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96791
- 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/96791
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037968
- https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2017-03-01
FAQ
What is CVE-2017-0491?
CVE-2017-0491 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). An elevation of privilege vulnerability in Package Manager could enable a local malicious application to prevent users from uninstalling applications or removing permissions from applications. This is...
How severe is CVE-2017-0491?
CVE-2017-0491 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-2017-0491?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Google Android.