CVE-2017-13162
HighSummary
CVE-2017-13162 is a privilege escalation vulnerability in the Android kernel, which may allow unauthorized access to system resources.
Risk Assessment
Organizations may be exposed to attacks that allow malicious users to gain elevated privileges, potentially leading to serious security breaches.
Recommendation
It is recommended to update the Android kernel to the latest version to mitigate the risks associated with this vulnerability.
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Original NVD description (English source)
An elevation of privilege vulnerability in the kernel binder. Product: Android. Versions: Android kernel. Android ID A-64216036.