CVE-2017-0556: Infoleak
An information disclosure vulnerability in libmpeg2 in Mediaserver could enable a local malicious application to access data outside of its permission levels. This issue is rated as Moderate because it could be used to access data without permission. Product: Android. Versions: 6.0, 6.0.1, 7.0, 7.1.1. Android ID: A-34093952.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2017-0556?
CVE-2017-0556 has a medium severity rating of 5.5 according to the CVSS 3.0 metrics.
How do I fix CVE-2017-0556?
You can resolve CVE-2017-0556 by applying the available security patch provided by Google for affected Android versions.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2017-0556?
CVE-2017-0556 is classified as an information disclosure vulnerability.
Which versions of Android are affected by CVE-2017-0556?
CVE-2017-0556 affects Android versions 6.0, 6.0.1, 7.0, and 7.1.
What can an attacker do with CVE-2017-0556?
An attacker can exploit CVE-2017-0556 to access data outside of their permission levels in affected devices.