CVE Catalog

CVE-2017-0621

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

A vulnerability in the Qualcomm camera driver allows a local malicious application to execute arbitrary code within the context of the kernel. It requires first compromising a privileged process.

Risk Assessment

This threat could lead to privilege escalation, allowing malicious software to gain full control over the system. The high risk rating is due to the need to first compromise a privileged process.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update the Android system to the latest version to minimize the risk associated with this vulnerability. Additionally, monitoring installed applications on devices for potential threats is advised.

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Original NVD description (English source)

An elevation of privilege vulnerability in the Qualcomm 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: Kernel-3.10. Android ID: A-35399703. References: QC-CR#831322.

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