CVE-2017-0339
HighSummary
A vulnerability in the NVIDIA crypto driver allows a local malicious application to execute arbitrary code within the context of the kernel. It requires compromising a privileged process first.
Risk Assessment
This threat could lead to privilege escalation, posing a risk of system takeover by malicious software.
Recommendation
It is recommended to update the Android system to the latest version to minimize the risk associated with this vulnerability.
Other vulnerabilities in NVIDIA crypto driver, Android Kernel 3.10
See all- CVE-2017-0332High
CVE-2017-0332 is a vulnerability in the NVIDIA crypto driver that allows a local malicious application to execute arbitrary code within the kernel context. This issue is rated as High because it requires compromising a privileged process first.
- CVE-2017-0327High
A vulnerability in the NVIDIA crypto driver allows a local malicious application to execute arbitrary code within the context of the kernel. It requires first compromising a privileged process.
Original NVD description (English source)
An elevation of privilege vulnerability in the NVIDIA crypto driver could enable a local malicious application to execute arbitrary code within the context of the kernel. This issue is rated as High because it first requires compromising a privileged process. Product: Android. Versions: Kernel 3.10. Android ID: A-27930566. References: N-CVE-2017-0339.