Vulnerability in Linux Kernel
CVE-2017-0564
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.
EPSS: 0.042 (90.0th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 7.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
Affected products
- Linux Linux_kernel — versions 3.10, 3.18
- N/a Android Kernel-3.10 Kernel-3.18 — versions Android Kernel-3.10 Kernel-3.18
Public proof-of-concept exploits
References
- security@android.com (x_refsource_CONFIRM, Patch, Vendor Advisory)
- security@android.com (vdb-entry, x_refsource_BID)
- security@android.com (x_refsource_CONFIRM)
- security@android.com (vdb-entry, x_refsource_SECTRACK)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2017-0564?
- CVE-2017-0564 is a high-severity vulnerability in Linux Kernel. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2017-04-07.
- How severe is CVE-2017-0564?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.
- Is CVE-2017-0564 known to be exploited?
- 2 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.