First published: Mon Mar 06 2017(Updated: )
A denial of service vulnerability in Mediaserver could enable an attacker to use a specially crafted file to cause a device hang or reboot. This issue is rated as High severity due to the possibility of remote denial of service. Product: Android. Versions: 6.0, 6.0.1, 7.0, 7.1.1. Android ID: A-33621215.
Credit: security@android.com
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
---|---|---|
Google Android | =6.0 | |
Google Android | =6.0.1 | |
Google Android | =7.0 | |
Google Android | =7.1.0 | |
Google Android | =7.1.1 | |
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CVE-2017-0486 is rated as High severity due to the potential for remote denial of service attacks.
CVE-2017-0486 can cause a device hang or reboot when processing a specially crafted file.
CVE-2017-0486 affects Android versions 6.0, 6.0.1, 7.0, and 7.1.1.
To fix CVE-2017-0486, update your Android device to the latest security patch provided by Google.
Yes, CVE-2017-0486 can be exploited remotely, making it a significant security concern.