CVE-2017-16835: The "Photo,Video Locker-Calculator" application 12.0 for Android has android:allowBackup="true" in AndroidMani

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HIGH 7.5REMOTEDOWNGRADE

CVE-2017-16835 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting photo\,video locker-calculator. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The "Photo,Video Locker-Calculator" application 12.0 for Android has android:allowBackup="true" in AndroidManifest.xml, which allows attackers to obtain sensitive cleartext information via an "adb backup '-f smart.calculator.gallerylock'" command.

Why this priority

High severity
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.6% (top 49%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-312
Published	2018-02-20
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: photo\,video locker-calculator project

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2018-02-20 06:29 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 01:09 UTCUpdated Record last modified

photo\,video locker-calculator project photo\,video locker-calculator DOWNGRADE

Affected: 12.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 12.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy photovideo-locker-calculator || rpm -q photovideo-locker-calculator || photovideo-locker-calculator --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 12.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison photovideo-locker-calculator sudo apt install photovideo-locker-calculator=<VERSION_BEFORE_12.0> sudo apt-mark hold photovideo-locker-calculator

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list photovideo-locker-calculator sudo dnf downgrade photovideo-locker-calculator-<VERSION_BEFORE_12.0> sudo dnf versionlock add photovideo-locker-calculator

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2017-16835?

photo\,video locker-calculator: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2017-16835 being exploited?

CVE-2017-16835 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2017-16835 affect?

CVE-2017-16835 affects photo\,video locker-calculator. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). The "Photo,Video Locker-Calculator" application 12.0 for Android has android:allowBackup="true" in AndroidManifest.xml, which allows attackers to obtain sensitive cleartext information via an "adb backup '-f smart.calculator.gallerylock'" c

How urgent is CVE-2017-16835?

Priority 44/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

Software pages

Android vulnerabilities

Related CVEs

CVE-2017-18192 HIGH 7.5 UPGRADE smart/calculator/gallerylock/CalculatorActivity.java in the "Photo,Video Locker-Calculator" application throug

References

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