First published: Mon Feb 06 2017(Updated: )
A remote code execution vulnerability in Surfaceflinger could enable an attacker using a specially crafted file to cause memory corruption during media file and data processing. This issue is rated as Critical due to the possibility of remote code execution within the context of the Surfaceflinger process. Product: Android. Versions: 7.0, 7.1.1. Android ID: A-31960359.
Credit: security@android.com
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
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Android | =7.0 | |
Android | =7.1.0 | |
Android | =7.1.1 | |
Android | ||
=7.0 | ||
=7.1.0 | ||
=7.1.1 |
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CVE-2017-0405 is rated as Critical due to its potential for remote code execution.
To address CVE-2017-0405, it is recommended to update your Android device to the latest security patch provided by Google.
CVE-2017-0405 affects Android versions 7.0, 7.1.0, and 7.1.1.
CVE-2017-0405 is a remote code execution vulnerability related to memory corruption in Surfaceflinger.
The vendor associated with CVE-2017-0405 is Google, specifically related to their Android operating system.