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9.8

Android bootloader allows privilege escalation

CVE-2017-0829 · published 9 years ago
Summary

A weakness in the Android bootloader could let an attacker gain higher-level access on a device. This could let malicious software run with system privileges, potentially compromising data or device control. Apply the latest Android security updates as soon as they are available to mitigate the risk.

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 Motorola bootloader. Product: Android. Versions: Android kernel. Android ID: A-62345044.
An elevation of privilege vulnerability in the Motorola bootloader. Product: Android. Versions: Android kernel. Android ID: A-62345044.
References
Fix within
Internet-facing 3 days
Internal 60 days
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Can be exploited automatically (estimated)
  • Gives an attacker full control (estimated)
Severity
9.8 Critical
Exploitation
<1% chance of attack within 30 days
Timeline
Published4 Oct 2017
Updated4 Nov 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2017-0829 · NVD
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