CVE Catalog

CVE-2017-0446

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

The CVE-2017-0446 vulnerability in the HTC touchscreen driver may allow a local malicious application to elevate privileges and execute arbitrary code within the kernel context. This issue is rated as High because it first requires compromising a privileged process.

Risk Assessment

This threat could lead to full control over the operating system, posing significant risks to data security and system integrity.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update the Android system to the latest version to minimize the risk associated with this vulnerability and to monitor installed applications on devices.

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Original NVD description (English source)

An elevation of privilege vulnerability in the HTC touchscreen 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-3.18. Android ID: A-32917445.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS