What is CVE-2017-0797?

CVE-2017-0797 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Android. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2017-09-08.

How severe is CVE-2017-0797?

High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.

Vulnerability in Google Android

CVE-2017-0797

A elevation of privilege vulnerability in the MediaTek accessory detector driver. Product: Android. Versions: Android kernel. Android ID: A-62459766. References: M-ALPS03353854.

EPSS: 0.004 (34.0th 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

Google Android
Google Inc. Android — versions Android kernel

References

security@android.com (VDB Entry, Third Party Advisory, vdb-entry, x_refsource_BID)
security@android.com (x_refsource_CONFIRM, Vendor Advisory)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-0797?: CVE-2017-0797 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Android. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2017-09-08.
How severe is CVE-2017-0797?: High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.