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
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
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
Long-Term Security Practices
Patching and Updates