CVE-2017-0629 : Exploit Details and Defense Strategies
Learn about CVE-2017-0629, an information disclosure vulnerability in Android's Qualcomm camera driver. Find out the impact, affected versions, and mitigation steps.
Android Qualcomm Camera Driver Vulnerability
Understanding CVE-2017-0629
This CVE involves an information disclosure vulnerability in the Qualcomm camera driver affecting Android devices.
What is CVE-2017-0629?
The Qualcomm camera driver in Android devices is susceptible to exploitation by a malicious app to access data beyond its authorized level, requiring compromise of a privileged process.
The Impact of CVE-2017-0629
- Severity: Moderate
- Attack Vector: Local
- Affected Product: Android
- Affected Versions: Kernel-3.10, Kernel-3.18
- Android ID: A-35214296
- Vulnerability Type: Information Disclosure
Technical Details of CVE-2017-0629
Vulnerability Description
The vulnerability allows a local malicious application to breach data access restrictions in the Qualcomm camera driver.
Affected Systems and Versions
- Android devices with Kernel-3.10 and Kernel-3.18
Exploitation Mechanism
- Requires compromising a privileged process before unauthorized data access
Mitigation and Prevention
Immediate Steps to Take
- Regularly update Android devices
- Avoid downloading apps from untrusted sources
- Implement app permission restrictions
Long-Term Security Practices
- Conduct regular security audits
- Educate users on safe app usage
Patching and Updates
- Apply security patches promptly to fix vulnerabilities