CVE-2017-0564 Privilege escalation in Android Kernel-3.10 Kernel-3.18
A local attacker can exploit a kernel ION subsystem flaw to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges, compromising the device.
- 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-2017-0564?
CVE-2017-0564 is a high-severity vulnerability in Linux kernel, published on 7 Apr 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 kernel ION subsystem 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, Kernel-3.18. Android ID: A-34276203.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-0564?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Linux kernel.
How do I fix CVE-2017-0564?
No fix has been published for CVE-2017-0564 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2017-0564 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-0564 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Public exploit code: 1 proofs of concept on GitHub.
Other vulnerabilities in Linux kernel
Sources
Also known as GHSA-45ww-476p-34f5.