CVE-2014-0997: High severity android vulnerability

Published Sep 25, 2017
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Updated

WiFiMonitor in Android 4.4.4 as used in the Nexus 5 and 4, Android 4.2.2 as used in the LG D806, Android 4.2.2 as used in the Samsung SM-T310, Android 4.1.2 as used in the Motorola RAZR HD, and potentially other unspecified Android releases before 5.0.1 and 5.0.2 does not properly handle exceptions, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (reboot) via a crafted 802.11 probe response frame.

Affected Software

8 affected components
Google Android=4.4.4
Google Nexus 4
Google Nexus 5
Google Android=4.2.2
LG D806
Samsung SM-T310
Google Android=4.1.2
Motorola Razr HD

Event History

Sep 25, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:00 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2014-0997?

CVE-2014-0997 is categorized as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause denial of service.

2

How do I fix CVE-2014-0997?

To mitigate CVE-2014-0997, upgrade to Android versions 5.0.1 or later.

3

Which devices are affected by CVE-2014-0997?

CVE-2014-0997 affects devices running Android versions 4.1.2, 4.2.2, and 4.4.4.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2014-0997?

CVE-2014-0997 is a denial of service vulnerability in the WiFiMonitor component of Android.

5

Can CVE-2014-0997 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2014-0997 can be exploited remotely, allowing attackers to disrupt WiFi connectivity.

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