CVE-2014-7921: Critical severity android vulnerability
Published Apr 13, 2017
·Updated
mediaserver in Android 4.0.3 through 5.x before 5.1 allows attackers to gain privileges. NOTE: This is a different vulnerability than CVE-2014-7920.
Affected Software
17 affected components
Google Android=4.0.3
Google Android=4.0.4
Google Android=4.1
Google Android=4.1.2
Google Android=4.2
Google Android=4.2.1
Google Android=4.2.2
Google Android=4.3
Google Android=4.3.1
Google Android=4.4
Google Android=4.4.1
Google Android=4.4.2
Google Android=4.4.3
Google Android=4.4.4
Google Android=5.0
Google Android=5.0.1
Google Android=5.0.2
Remediation
Event History
Apr 13, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:00 PM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2014-7921?
CVE-2014-7921 has a medium severity rating due to its privilege escalation capabilities.
2
How do I fix CVE-2014-7921?
To fix CVE-2014-7921, users should update their Android devices to version 5.1 or later.
3
What platforms are affected by CVE-2014-7921?
CVE-2014-7921 affects Android platforms from version 4.0.3 through 5.0.2.
4
Can CVE-2014-7921 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2014-7921 can potentially be exploited remotely by attackers.
5
Is there a workaround for CVE-2014-7921?
There is no specific workaround for CVE-2014-7921, so updating the software is recommended.