CVE-2017-0562

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions Android (affected versions not specified)

Description The issue is related to a lack of access control in the MediaTek touchscreen driver of the Android operating system. This could allow a remote attacker to elevate their privileges and execute arbitrary code within the context of the kernel using a local malicious application. The issue may lead to a local permanent device compromise, potentially requiring the operating system to be re-flashed to repair the device.

Recommendations At the moment, there is no information about a newer version that contains a fix for this vulnerability.