PT-2017-2874 · Mediatek+1 · Mediatek Kernel+1

Baozeng Ding + 2 · Published 2017-09-01 · Updated 2019-10-03 · CVE-2017-0798

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v2.0

9.3

High

Base vector

AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions Android kernel

Description The issue is related to a lack of access control in the MediaTek kernel of the Android operating system, which can be exploited by a remote attacker to elevate their privileges.

Recommendations For Android kernel, consider applying security patches or updates to fix the issue. At the moment, there is no information about a newer version that contains a fix for this vulnerability.

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-264

Related Identifiers

BDU:2017-02158

CVE-2017-0798

Affected Products

Android Kernel

Mediatek Kernel

References · 5

• https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2017-09-01 · Vendor Advisory
• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-0798 · Security Note
• https://bdu.fstec.ru/vul/2017-02158 · Security Note
• https://osv.dev/vulnerability/CVE-2017-0798 · Vendor Advisory
• http://securityfocus.com/bid/100652 · Note