Vulnerability Description
An elevation of privilege vulnerability in the System UI could enable a local malicious application to create a UI overlay covering the entire screen. 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: 7.1.1. Android ID: A-30150688.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Android | 7.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96794
- 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/96794
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037968
- https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2017-03-01
FAQ
What is CVE-2017-0492?
CVE-2017-0492 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). An elevation of privilege vulnerability in the System UI could enable a local malicious application to create a UI overlay covering the entire screen. This issue is rated as Moderate because it is a l...
How severe is CVE-2017-0492?
CVE-2017-0492 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-2017-0492?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Google Android.