CVE-2017-0463: An elevation of privilege vulnerability in the Qualcomm networking driver could enable a local malicious application to execute arbitrary code within ...

Description

An elevation of privilege vulnerability in the Qualcomm networking 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, Kernel-3.18. Android ID: A-33277611. References: QC-CR#1101792.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.48%

70.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-20

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Linux	Linux Kernel	3.10
Linux	Linux Kernel	3.18

References

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-0463?

An elevation of privilege vulnerability in the Qualcomm networking 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, Kernel-3.18. Android ID: A-33277611. References: QC-CR#1101792.

How severe is CVE-2017-0463?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-0463 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.48% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-0463?

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.