Vulnerability 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.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | 3.18 |
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96807
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037968
- https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2017-03-01
- https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2017-03-01.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96807
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037968
- https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2017-03-01
FAQ
What is CVE-2017-0528?
CVE-2017-0528 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). 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 Hi...
How severe is CVE-2017-0528?
CVE-2017-0528 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2017-0528?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.