CVE Catalog

CVE-2017-6248

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

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

Risk Assessment

This threat could lead to privilege escalation, posing a risk to the integrity of the Android operating system.

Recommendation

It is recommended to monitor and update drivers and implement security measures to restrict access to privileged processes.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

An elevation of privilege vulnerability in the NVIDIA sound driver could enable a local malicious application to execute arbitrary code within the context of the kernel. This issue is rated as Moderate because it first requires compromising a privileged process. Product: Android. Versions: N/A. Android ID: A-34372667. References: N-CVE-2017-6248.

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