CVE Catalog

CVE-2017-0623

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

CVE-2017-0623 is an elevation of privilege vulnerability in the HTC bootloader that allows a local malicious application to execute arbitrary code within the context of the bootloader. This issue is rated as High because it first requires compromising a privileged process.

Risk Assessment

The risk to the organization is that malicious software could gain access to critical system functions, potentially leading to further attacks or data theft.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update the Android system to the latest version to minimize the risk associated with this vulnerability and to monitor applications installed on devices.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

An elevation of privilege vulnerability in the HTC bootloader could enable a local malicious application to execute arbitrary code within the context of the bootloader. This issue is rated as High because it first requires compromising a privileged process. Product: Android. Versions: Kernel-3.18. Android ID: A-32512358.

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