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CVE-2017-0333: Linux kernel allows local app to gain full system rights
CVE-2017-0333 · published 9 years ago
Summary
A flaw in the Linux kernel could let a malicious program running on the device take control of the operating system core. This could let attackers run any code they want, potentially requiring a full system reinstall to fix. Apply the latest kernel updates or patches to close the gap.
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-33899363. References: N-CVE-2017-0333.
References
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)
Timeline
Published8 Mar 2017
Updated3 Nov 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2017-0333 · NVD
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