CVE Catalog

CVE-2017-0475

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

A vulnerability in the recovery verifier allows a local malicious application to execute arbitrary code within the context of the kernel. This issue is rated as Critical due to the possibility of a local permanent device compromise.

Risk Assessment

A local attacker could gain full control over the device, potentially leading to serious consequences for data and operating system security.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update the Android system to the latest version to mitigate this vulnerability and to monitor devices for malicious software.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

An elevation of privilege vulnerability in the recovery verifier could enable a local malicious application to execute arbitrary code within the context of the kernel. This issue is rated as Critical due to the possibility of a local permanent device compromise, which may require reflashing the operating system to repair the device. Product: Android. Versions: 4.4.4, 5.0.2, 5.1.1, 6.0, 6.0.1, 7.0, 7.1.1. Android ID: A-31914369.

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