CVE-2017-0451

Name: CVE-2017-0451
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-02-08T15:59:02.067+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.57%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-0451 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. An information disclosure vulnerability in the Qualcomm sound driver could enable a local malicious application to access data outside of its permission levels. This issue is rated as Moderate because it first requires compromising a privileged process. EPSS estimates a 0.57% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An information disclosure vulnerability in the Qualcomm sound driver could enable a local malicious application to access data outside of its permission levels. This issue is rated as Moderate because it first requires compromising a privileged process. Product: Android. Versions: Kernel-3.10, Kernel-3.18. Android ID: A-31796345. References: QC-CR#1073129.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.57%

42.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-200

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Android	<= 7.1.1
Linux	Linux Kernel	3.10
Linux	Linux Kernel	3.18

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96108Third 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/96108Third 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-2017-0451?

How severe is CVE-2017-0451?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-0451 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.57% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-0451?

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