CVE-2017-0797

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions Android kernel

Description The issue is related to an elevation of privilege vulnerability in the MediaTek accessory detector driver, which is associated with insufficient access control. This could allow a remote attacker to elevate their privileges.

Recommendations For Android kernel, consider restricting access to the MediaTek accessory detector driver until a patch is available. As a temporary workaround, disabling the vulnerable driver may help minimize the risk of exploitation.