SB2017030851 - Input validation error in Google, Google Android

Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 vulnerability.

1) Input validation error (CVE-ID: CVE-2017-0491)

CWE-ID: CWE-20 - Improper input validation

CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:N/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green

The vulnerability allows a remote non-authenticated attacker to manipulate data.

An elevation of privilege vulnerability in Package Manager could enable a local malicious application to prevent users from uninstalling applications or removing permissions from applications. This issue is rated as Moderate because it is a local bypass of user interaction requirements. Product: Android. Versions: 4.4.4, 5.0.2, 5.1.1, 6.0, 6.0.1, 7.0, 7.1.1. Android ID: A-32553261.

Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References

• http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96791
• http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037968
• https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2017-03-01
• https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2017-03-01.html