CVE-2017-9709

Critical

Published: 05/12/2017(UTC)Translated: 14/06/2026(UTC)NVD NIST

Summary

In Android for MSM, Firefox OS for MSM, and QRD Android, there is a privilege escalation vulnerability in telephony affecting all Android releases from CAF using the Linux kernel.

Risk Assessment

This vulnerability could allow attackers to gain elevated privileges in the system, posing a serious threat to user data security.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update systems to the latest versions that mitigate this vulnerability and to monitor systems for unauthorized activities.

Original NVD description (English source)

In Android for MSM, Firefox OS for MSM, QRD Android, with all Android releases from CAF using the Linux kernel, a privilege escalation vulnerability exists in telephony.