# CVE-2017-0553: libnl-3-200: An elevation of privilege vulnerability in libnl could enable a local malicious application to execute arbitrary code...

CVE-2017-0553 is fixed in 8 products on 1 platform, first by libnl-3-200 3.2.29-0ubuntu3, released April 6, 2017. It is not reported as exploited. Patch Radar priority: Routine.

- Web page: https://patchblox.com/security/cve/CVE-2017-0553
- Priority: Routine
- CVSS: n/a (Medium)
- EPSS: 0.0232
- CISA KEV: not listed
- Exploited (vendor report): no
- Publicly disclosed: no
- Published: Apr 6, 2017

## Description

An elevation of privilege vulnerability in libnl could enable a local malicious application to execute arbitrary code within the context of the Wi-Fi service. This issue is rated as Moderate because it first requires compromising a privileged process and is mitigated by current platform configurations. Product: Android. Versions: 5.0.2, 5.1.1, 6.0, 6.0.1, 7.0, 7.1.1. Android ID: A-32342065. NOTE: this issue also exists in the upstream libnl before 3.3.0 library.

## Where it's fixed

| Platform | Product | Fixed in | Fix | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linux | libnl-3-200 Ubuntu 18.04.6 LTS (bionic) | 3.2.29-0ubuntu3 | [libnl-3-200 3.2.29-0ubuntu3](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-bionic-libnl-3-200-3.2.29-0ubuntu3.md) | Apr 6, 2017 |
| Linux | libnl-cli-3-200 Ubuntu 18.04.6 LTS (bionic) | 3.2.29-0ubuntu3 | [libnl-cli-3-200 3.2.29-0ubuntu3](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-bionic-libnl-cli-3-200-3.2.29-0ubuntu3.md) | Apr 6, 2017 |
| Linux | libnl-genl-3-200 Ubuntu 18.04.6 LTS (bionic) | 3.2.29-0ubuntu3 | [libnl-genl-3-200 3.2.29-0ubuntu3](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-bionic-libnl-genl-3-200-3.2.29-0ubuntu3.md) | Apr 6, 2017 |
| Linux | libnl-idiag-3-200 Ubuntu 18.04.6 LTS (bionic) | 3.2.29-0ubuntu3 | [libnl-idiag-3-200 3.2.29-0ubuntu3](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-bionic-libnl-idiag-3-200-3.2.29-0ubuntu3.md) | Apr 6, 2017 |
| Linux | libnl-nf-3-200 Ubuntu 18.04.6 LTS (bionic) | 3.2.29-0ubuntu3 | [libnl-nf-3-200 3.2.29-0ubuntu3](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-bionic-libnl-nf-3-200-3.2.29-0ubuntu3.md) | Apr 6, 2017 |
| Linux | libnl-route-3-200 Ubuntu 18.04.6 LTS (bionic) | 3.2.29-0ubuntu3 | [libnl-route-3-200 3.2.29-0ubuntu3](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-bionic-libnl-route-3-200-3.2.29-0ubuntu3.md) | Apr 6, 2017 |
| Linux | libnl-utils Ubuntu 18.04.6 LTS (bionic) | 3.2.29-0ubuntu3 | [libnl-utils 3.2.29-0ubuntu3](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-bionic-libnl-utils-3.2.29-0ubuntu3.md) | Apr 6, 2017 |
| Linux | libnl-xfrm-3-200 Ubuntu 18.04.6 LTS (bionic) | 3.2.29-0ubuntu3 | [libnl-xfrm-3-200 3.2.29-0ubuntu3](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-bionic-libnl-xfrm-3-200-3.2.29-0ubuntu3.md) | Apr 6, 2017 |

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