CVE-2017-0520: An elevation of privilege vulnerability in the Qualcomm crypto engine driver could enable a local malicious application to execute arbitrary code with...

Description

An elevation of privilege vulnerability in the Qualcomm crypto engine 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-31750232. References: QC-CR#1082636.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.49%

70.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-120

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-2017-0520?

An elevation of privilege vulnerability in the Qualcomm crypto engine 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-31750232. References: QC-CR#1082636.

How severe is CVE-2017-0520?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-0520 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.49% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-0520?

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.