Incorrect permission assignment for critical resource in Google, Google Android
| Risk | High |
| Patch available | YES |
| Number of vulnerabilities | 1 |
| CVE-ID | CVE-2017-0831 |
| CWE-ID | CWE-732 |
| Exploitation vector | Network |
| Public exploit | N/A |
| Vulnerable software |
Google Android Operating systems & Components / Operating system |
| Vendor |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains one high risk vulnerability.
1) Incorrect permission assignment for critical resource
EUVDB-ID: #VU37907
Risk: High
CVSSv4.0: 6.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]
CVE-ID: CVE-2017-0831
CWE-ID:
CWE-732 - Incorrect Permission Assignment for Critical Resource
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote non-authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code.
An elevation of privilege vulnerability in the Android framework (window manager). Product: Android. Versions: 8.0. Android ID: A-37442941.
MitigationInstall update from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsGoogle Android: 8.0
CPE2.3 External linkshttps://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101775
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2017-11-01
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
