CVE-2017-0523

Name: CVE-2017-0523
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-03-08T01:59:02.673+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.75%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-0523 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. An elevation of privilege vulnerability in the Qualcomm Wi-Fi 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 0.75% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An elevation of privilege vulnerability in the Qualcomm Wi-Fi 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: N/A. Android ID: A-32835279. References: QC-CR#1096945.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.75%

50.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

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

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96735
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037968
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2017-03-01
https://source.codeaurora.org/quic/la/kernel/msm-3.18/commit/?id=5bb646471da76d3d5cd02cf3da7a03ce6e3cb582Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2017-03-01.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96735
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037968
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2017-03-01
https://source.codeaurora.org/quic/la/kernel/msm-3.18/commit/?id=5bb646471da76d3d5cd02cf3da7a03ce6e3cb582Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-0523?

How severe is CVE-2017-0523?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-0523 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.75% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-0523?

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