CVE Catalog

CVE-2017-0566

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

A vulnerability in the MediaTek camera 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 monitor and update the Android system and restrict access to applications from unknown sources.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

An elevation of privilege vulnerability in the MediaTek camera 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: N/A. Android ID: A-28470975. References: M-ALPS02696367.

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