CVE-2017-0636

High

Published: 14/06/2017(UTC)Translated: 15/06/2026(UTC)NVD NIST

Summary

The CVE-2017-0636 vulnerability in the MediaTek command queue driver allows a local malicious application to gain elevated privileges and execute arbitrary code within the kernel context. This issue is rated as High because it first requires compromising a privileged process.

Risk Assessment

This threat could lead to the takeover of the Android operating system, posing serious risks to data security and system integrity.

Recommendation

It is recommended to monitor and update Android systems to minimize the risk associated with this vulnerability and to implement additional security measures to protect against malicious applications.

Other vulnerabilities in MediaTek command queue driver

CVE-2017-0618High
CVE-2017-0618 is a vulnerability in the MediaTek command queue driver that allows a local malicious application to gain elevated privileges and execute arbitrary code within the kernel context. It requires compromising a privileged process first.

Original NVD description (English source)

An elevation of privilege vulnerability in the MediaTek command queue 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-35310230. References: M-ALPS03162263.