CVE Catalog

CVE-2017-0619

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

The CVE-2017-0619 vulnerability in the Qualcomm pin controller driver may allow a local malicious application to execute arbitrary code within the kernel context. This issue is rated as High because it first requires compromising a privileged process.

Risk Assessment

The risk to the organization involves the potential for arbitrary code execution in the kernel, which could lead to full control of the device by an attacker.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update the Android system to the latest version to mitigate the risks associated with this vulnerability.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

An elevation of privilege vulnerability in the Qualcomm pin controller 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-35401152. References: QC-CR#826566.

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