Input validation error in Google Android - CVE-2017-0498
Published: March 8, 2017 / Updated: August 8, 2020
Vulnerability identifier: #VU39489
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2017-0498
CWE-ID: CWE-20
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vendor: Google
Affected software:
Google Android
Google Android
Detailed vulnerability description
The vulnerability allows a local authenticated user to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.
A denial of service vulnerability in Setup Wizard could allow a local attacker to require Google account sign-in after a factory reset. This issue is rated as Moderate because it may require a factory reset to repair the device. Product: Android. Versions: 5.1.1, 6.0, 6.0.1, 7.0, 7.1.1. Android ID: A-30352311.
How to mitigate CVE-2017-0498
Install update from vendor's website.