Security readout for executives and security teams
CVE-2017-0799 is an Android kernel elevation-of-privilege issue in the MediaTek lastbus component. The public source bundle does not provide severity, CVSS, affected device models, or exploit details, so business urgency depends on whether older Android devices remain unpatched. Exposure is most plausible on Android devices using affected MediaTek kernel components that did not receive the applicable September 2017 Android or OEM security update. The provided sources do not list models, chipsets, carriers, or OEM firmware branches. Set priority around asset age and patchability. This is not shown as actively exploited in the supplied evidence, but old Android devices with missing 2017 security updates may represent unmanaged privilege-escalation risk. Mitigation focus: Review Google and OEM guidance for the September 2017 Android security bulletin.; Apply supported Android or OEM security updates that include this CVE.; Retire or isolate devices that cannot receive applicable security updates..
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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2017-09-01CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
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