CVE Catalog

CVE-2017-0638

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

A remote code execution vulnerability in the System UI component allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code within the context of an unprivileged process. This issue affects Android versions 7.1.1 and 7.1.2.

Risk Assessment

This vulnerability is rated as High because it enables remote arbitrary code execution in an unprivileged process, potentially leading to serious security breaches.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update Android to the latest version to mitigate this vulnerability and to monitor the system for unauthorized activities.

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Original NVD description (English source)

A remote code execution vulnerability in System UI component could enable an attacker using a specially crafted file to execute arbitrary code within the context of an unprivileged process. This issue is rated as High because it is a remote arbitrary code execution in an unprivileged process. Product: Android. Versions: 7.1.1, 7.1.2. Android ID: A-36368305.

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