CVE-2017-16835

Name: CVE-2017-16835
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-02-20T06:29:00.433+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.67%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-16835 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The "Photo,Video Locker-Calculator" application 12.0 for Android has android:allowBackup="true" in AndroidManifest.xml, which allows attackers to obtain sensitive cleartext information via an "adb backup '-f smart.calculator.gallerylock'" command.. EPSS estimates a 0.67% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The "Photo,Video Locker-Calculator" application 12.0 for Android has android:allowBackup="true" in AndroidManifest.xml, which allows attackers to obtain sensitive cleartext information via an "adb backup '-f smart.calculator.gallerylock'" command.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.67%

47.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-312

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Photo\,Video Locker-Calculator Project	Photo\,Video Locker-Calculator	12.0

References

https://www.ds-security.com/2017/11/16/photovideo-locker-calculator-leak-of-sensitive-files/Third Party Advisory
https://www.ds-security.com/2017/11/16/photovideo-locker-calculator-leak-of-sensitive-files/Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Feb 20, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-16835?

How severe is CVE-2017-16835?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-16835 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.67% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-16835?

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Source: NVD / NIST