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CVE-2017-0492

UnknownEPSS 0.36%

Last modified

CVE-2017-0492 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. An elevation of privilege vulnerability in the System UI could enable a local malicious application to create a UI overlay covering the entire screen. This issue is rated as Moderate because it is a local bypass of user interaction requirements that would normally require either user initiation or user permission. EPSS estimates a 0.36% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An elevation of privilege vulnerability in the System UI could enable a local malicious application to create a UI overlay covering the entire screen. This issue is rated as Moderate because it is a local bypass of user interaction requirements that would normally require either user initiation or user permission. Product: Android. Versions: 7.1.1. Android ID: A-30150688.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
0.36%

27.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
GoogleAndroid7.0
GoogleAndroid7.1.0
GoogleAndroid7.1.1

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-0492?
An elevation of privilege vulnerability in the System UI could enable a local malicious application to create a UI overlay covering the entire screen. This issue is rated as Moderate because it is a local bypass of user interaction requirements that would normally require either user initiation or user permission. Product: Android. Versions: 7.1.1. Android ID: A-30150688.
How severe is CVE-2017-0492?
Severity scoring for CVE-2017-0492 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.36% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2017-0492?
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