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7.0

Linux kernel crypto driver could let app gain system control

CVE-2017-0520 · published 9 years ago
Summary

The Linux kernel's cryptographic driver has a flaw that could allow a malicious app running on the device to run code with full system privileges. This could let an attacker take control of the operating system and access sensitive data. Apply the latest kernel updates or patches to fix the issue.

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
VendorProductAffected versions
linux linux_kernel 3.10
3.18
cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:3.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Original advisory text
An elevation of privilege vulnerability in the Qualcomm crypto engine driver could enable a local malicious application to execute arbitrary code within the context of the kernel. This issue is rat...
An elevation of privilege vulnerability in the Qualcomm crypto engine driver could enable a local malicious application to execute arbitrary code within the context of the kernel. This issue is rated as High because it first requires compromising a privileged process. Product: Android. Versions: Kernel-3.10, Kernel-3.18. Android ID: A-31750232. References: QC-CR#1082636.
References
Fix within
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)
Severity
7.0 High
Exploitation
1% chance of attack within 30 days
Type
CWE-120Classic Buffer Overflow
Timeline
Published8 Mar 2017
Updated31 Oct 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2017-0520 · NVD
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