CVE-2017-0564

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor
Linux
Status
Android Kernel-3.10 Kernel-3.18
Vendor
CVE Published:
7 April 2017

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

Summary

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.

Affected Version(s)

Android Kernel-3.10 Kernel-3.18 Android Kernel-3.10 Kernel-3.18

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

CVE-2017-0564-ION-PoC
Created by guoygang

References

https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2017-04-01
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97344
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https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2017-12-01
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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