CVE-2017-0331 Race condition in n/a
A local attacker can exploit a race condition in the NVIDIA video driver to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges on Android devices.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2017-0331?
CVE-2017-0331 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Android, published on 2 May 2017. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
An elevation of privilege vulnerability in the NVIDIA video driver could enable a local malicious application to execute arbitrary code within the context of the kernel. This issue is rated as Critical due to the possibility of a local permanent device compromise, which may require reflashing the operating system to repair the device. Product: Android. Versions: Kernel 3.10. Android ID: A-34113000. References: N-CVE-2017-0331.
Weakness: CWE-367
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-0331?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Google Android, Linux kernel.
How do I fix CVE-2017-0331?
No fix has been published for CVE-2017-0331 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2017-0331 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-0331 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Google Android
Sources
Also known as GHSA-c8h4-qfj3-v7gc.