CVE-2017-0797: A elevation of privilege vulnerability in the MediaTek accessory detector driver.

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2017-0797 is an Android kernel elevation-of-privilege issue in a MediaTek accessory detector driver. The supplied sources do not provide CVSS scoring, affected device models, attack prerequisites, or proof of exploitation. The practical concern is older Android devices with MediaTek-based kernels that missed the September 2017 Android security update. Exposure is most plausible on Android devices using affected MediaTek kernel components and lacking the Android security update that included this CVE. The provided sources do not prove exposure for all Android devices or list specific OEM models. Treat this as legacy Android fleet risk rather than a confirmed emergency. Priority rises if the organization still operates unpatched MediaTek Android devices, especially shared, kiosk, field, or privileged-access devices. Mitigation focus: Apply the relevant September 2017 Android security bulletin updates through OEM or carrier firmware.; Check MediaTek and device vendor advisories for model-specific remediation guidance.; Remove or isolate unsupported Android devices that cannot receive required kernel security fixes..

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Jun 12, 2026, 21:19 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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