CVE-2017-0563

HIGH

Linux Kernel - Elevation of Privilege via HTC Touchscreen Driver

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Description

An elevation of privilege vulnerability in the HTC touchscreen 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-32089409.

References (6)

Core 6
Core References
Mailing List x_refsource_misc
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2017/May/19
Patch, Vendor Advisory x_refsource_confirm
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2017-04-01
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_bid
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97342
Various Sources x_refsource_misc
https://alephsecurity.com/vulns/aleph-2017009
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_sectrack
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038201

Scores

CVSS v3 7.8
EPSS 0.0008
EPSS Percentile 23.9%
Attack Vector LOCAL
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Details

CWE
CWE-345
Status published
Products (2)
Google Inc./Android Kernel-3.10
linux/linux_kernel 3.10
Published Apr 07, 2017
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026