CVE-2017-0638 — HIGH (7.8) — White Hats Nepal

Vulnerability Description

A remote code execution vulnerability in System UI component could enable an attacker using a specially crafted file to execute arbitrary code within the context of an unprivileged process. This issue is rated as High because it is a remote arbitrary code execution in an unprivileged process. Product: Android. Versions: 7.1.1, 7.1.2. Android ID: A-36368305.

CVSS Score

7.8

HIGH

CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

REQUIRED

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Android	7.1.1

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-787

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98872Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038623
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2017-06-01Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98872Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038623
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2017-06-01Vendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2017-0638?

CVE-2017-0638 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). A remote code execution vulnerability in System UI component could enable an attacker using a specially crafted file to execute arbitrary code within the context of an unprivileged process. This issue...

How severe is CVE-2017-0638?

CVE-2017-0638 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-2017-0638?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Google Android.