CVE-2017-0798: A elevation of privilege vulnerability in the MediaTek kernel.

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2017-0798 is an Android MediaTek kernel elevation-of-privilege issue. In practical terms, a compromised affected device could allow code to gain more control than intended. The provided sources do not name device models, root cause, CVSS score, or confirmed exploitation. Exposure is likely limited to Android devices using affected MediaTek kernel components. The source bundle does not identify specific chipsets, OEM devices, Android versions, or security patch levels, so fleet exposure requires asset and patch verification. Prioritize verification if the organization manages older Android devices, especially MediaTek-based fleets. The urgency is difficult to quantify because the supplied sources omit severity and exploitation evidence, but unsupported mobile devices remain a practical business risk. Mitigation focus: Check OEM and Android security guidance for CVE-2017-0798 applicability.; Apply relevant Android security updates from the September 2017 bulletin or later vendor releases.; Prioritize managed Android devices with MediaTek hardware or kernels..

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

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