CVE-2017-0491 Security feature bypass in Android
A local malicious application can bypass user interaction requirements to prevent uninstallation or permission removal in Android Package Manager.
- 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-2017-0491?
CVE-2017-0491 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Google Android, published on 8 Mar 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 Package Manager could enable a local malicious application to prevent users from uninstalling applications or removing permissions from applications. This issue is rated as Moderate because it is a local bypass of user interaction requirements. Product: Android. Versions: 4.4.4, 5.0.2, 5.1.1, 6.0, 6.0.1, 7.0, 7.1.1. Android ID: A-32553261.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-0491?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Google Android.
How do I fix CVE-2017-0491?
No fix has been published for CVE-2017-0491 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2017-0491 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-0491 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Google Android
Sources
Also known as GHSA-c5cp-r25h-5r37.