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CVE-2017-0632 : Vulnerability Insights and Analysis

Learn about CVE-2017-0632, a Moderate vulnerability in Android's Qualcomm sound codec driver allowing unauthorized data access. Find mitigation steps and affected versions here.

Android Qualcomm Sound Codec Driver Information Disclosure Vulnerability

Understanding CVE-2017-0632

This CVE involves a security flaw in the Qualcomm sound codec driver that could potentially allow a local app to access unauthorized data on Android devices.

What is CVE-2017-0632?

The vulnerability in the Qualcomm sound codec driver could be exploited by a local malicious application to access data beyond its authorized permissions on Android devices running Kernel-3.10.

The Impact of CVE-2017-0632

        Classified as Moderate, requiring prior compromise of a privileged process
        Affected Android ID: A-35392586
        Vulnerability could lead to information disclosure

Technical Details of CVE-2017-0632

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability allows a local app to gain unauthorized access to data beyond its permissions due to a flaw in the Qualcomm sound codec driver.

Affected Systems and Versions

        Product: Android
        Vendor: Google Inc.
        Affected Version: Kernel-3.10

Exploitation Mechanism

The exploit requires a local app with malicious intent to compromise a privileged process before gaining unauthorized access to sensitive data.

Mitigation and Prevention

Immediate Steps to Take

        Regularly update Android devices to the latest security patches
        Avoid downloading apps from untrusted sources
        Monitor app permissions and restrict unnecessary access

Long-Term Security Practices

        Implement app sandboxing to limit access to sensitive data
        Conduct regular security audits and penetration testing

Patching and Updates

        Apply security updates provided by Google for Android devices to address the vulnerability

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