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7.8

Google Android bootloader may let apps gain higher privileges

CVE-2017-0826 · published 9 years ago
Summary

The bootloader component of Google Android can be tricked into giving an app more system rights than it should have. This could let a malicious app take control of parts of the device that are normally protected. Apply the latest security updates from Google to fix 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
VendorProductAffected versions
google android <= 8.0
cpe:2.3:o:google:android:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Original advisory text
An elevation of privilege vulnerability in the HTC bootloader. Product: Android. Versions: Android kernel. Android ID: A-34949781.
An elevation of privilege vulnerability in the HTC bootloader. Product: Android. Versions: Android kernel. Android ID: A-34949781.
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
7.8 High
Exploitation
<1% chance of attack within 30 days
Timeline
Published4 Oct 2017
Updated4 Nov 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2017-0826 · NVD
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