Incorrect permission assignment for critical resource in Google Android - CVE-2017-0601
Published: May 12, 2017 / Updated: August 8, 2020
Vulnerability identifier: #VU39030
CSH Severity: Medium
CVSS v4.0: 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
CVE-ID: CVE-2017-0601
CWE-ID: CWE-732
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vendor: Google
Affected software:
Google Android
Google Android
Detailed vulnerability description
The vulnerability allows a remote non-authenticated attacker to manipulate data.
An Elevation of Privilege vulnerability in Bluetooth could potentially enable a local malicious application to accept harmful files shared via bluetooth without user permission. This issue is rated as Moderate due to local bypass of user interaction requirements. Product: Android. Versions: 7.0, 7.1.1, 7.1.2. Android ID: A-35258579.
How to mitigate CVE-2017-0601
Install update from vendor's website.