CVE-2017-0443 : Security Advisory and Response

Android Qualcomm Wi-Fi driver vulnerability allowing unauthorized kernel commands.

Understanding CVE-2017-0443

A high-severity elevation of privilege vulnerability affecting Android Kernel-3.10 and Kernel-3.18.

What is CVE-2017-0443?

The Qualcomm Wi-Fi driver in Android is vulnerable to exploitation by local malicious apps to execute unauthorized commands in the kernel, requiring compromising a privileged process.

The Impact of CVE-2017-0443

Severity: High due to the need for compromising a privileged process before exploitation.
Affected Versions: Android Kernel-3.10 and Kernel-3.18.

Technical Details of CVE-2017-0443

A vulnerability in the Qualcomm Wi-Fi driver with the following details:

Vulnerability Description

Type: Elevation of privilege
Exploitation: Allows a local malicious app to run unauthorized commands in the kernel.

Affected Systems and Versions

Affected Product: Android
Vulnerable Versions: Kernel-3.10, Kernel-3.18

Exploitation Mechanism

Requires compromising a privileged process before executing unauthorized kernel commands.

Mitigation and Prevention

Steps to address and prevent exploitation of CVE-2017-0443:

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply security patches promptly.
Avoid downloading apps from untrusted sources.
Regularly monitor for unusual device behavior.

Long-Term Security Practices

Keep the device OS and apps updated.
Implement strong device encryption and authentication.
Use reputable security software for additional protection.

Patching and Updates

Regularly check for security updates from Google for Android devices.