CVE-2017-0617
HighSummary
A vulnerability in the MediaTek video driver allows a local malicious application to execute arbitrary code within the context of the kernel. It first requires compromising a privileged process.
Risk Assessment
This threat can 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 implement security measures to minimize the risk of compromising privileged processes.
Other vulnerabilities in MediaTek video driver
See all- CVE-2017-0742High
CVE-2017-0742 is a privilege escalation vulnerability in the MediaTek video driver affecting the Android kernel.
- CVE-2016-3928High
The MediaTek video driver in Android before 2016-10-05 allows attackers to gain privileges via a crafted application.
- CVE-2016-3799High
The MediaTek video driver in Android before 2016-07-05 on Android One devices allows attackers to gain privileges via a crafted application.
Original NVD description (English source)
An elevation of privilege vulnerability in the MediaTek video 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-34471002. References: M-ALPS03149173.