CVE-2017-0444

Name: CVE-2017-0444
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-02-08T15:59:01.8+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.13%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-0444 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. An elevation of privilege vulnerability in the Realtek sound 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. EPSS estimates a 1.13% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An elevation of privilege vulnerability in the Realtek sound 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. Android ID: A-32705232.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.13%

62.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Android	<= 7.1.1
Linux	Linux Kernel	3.10

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96107Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037798
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2017-02-01.htmlVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96107Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037798
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2017-02-01.htmlVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Feb 8, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-0444?

How severe is CVE-2017-0444?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-0444 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.13% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-0444?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST