CVE-2017-0404

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions Android versions Kernel-3.10 through Kernel-3.18

Description The issue is related to an elevation of privilege vulnerability in the kernel sound subsystem, which could allow a local malicious application to execute arbitrary code within the context of the kernel. This is rated as High because it first requires compromising a privileged process. The vulnerability is also associated with insufficient access control in the sound management subsystem, potentially allowing a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code.

Recommendations For Android versions Kernel-3.10 through Kernel-3.18, at the moment, there is no information about a newer version that contains a fix for this vulnerability.