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CVE-2017-0307: Linux kernel allows malicious app to gain system control
CVE-2017-0307 · published 9 years ago
Summary
The Linux kernel can be tricked by a malicious application into running with the highest system privileges. This could let an attacker take full control of the device and require a full system reinstall to fix. Apply the latest kernel updates from your vendor as soon as they are available to close the problem.
What to do
The CVE record does not list a fixed version. Check the vendor's site or the advisory links below - a fix may already be released.
Affected software
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions |
|---|---|---|
| linux | linux_kernel |
3.18 cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:3.18:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
Original advisory text
An elevation of privilege vulnerability in the NVIDIA GPU driver could enable a local malicious application to execute arbitrary code within the context of the kernel. This issue is rated as Critic...
An elevation of privilege vulnerability in the NVIDIA GPU driver could enable a local malicious application to execute arbitrary code within the context of the kernel. This issue is rated as Critical due to the possibility of a local permanent device compromise, which may require reflashing the operating system to repair the device. Product: Android. Versions: Kernel-3.18. Android ID: A-33177895. References: N-CVE-2017-0307.
Internet-facing
14 days
Internal
At next upgrade
- Not known to be exploited
- Needs hands-on effort to exploit (estimated)
- Gives an attacker full control (estimated)
Type
CWE-190Integer Overflow
Timeline
Published8 Mar 2017
Updated3 Nov 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2017-0307 · NVD
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