CVE-2017-0558: Infoleak
An information disclosure vulnerability 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: 4.4.4, 5.0.2, 5.1.1, 6.0, 6.0.1, 7.0, 7.1.1. Android ID: A-34056274.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2017-0558?
CVE-2017-0558 is rated as Moderate due to its potential for a local malicious application to access data without the necessary permissions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-0558?
To fix CVE-2017-0558, users should update their Android devices to a version that has the security patch addressing this vulnerability.
Which Android versions are affected by CVE-2017-0558?
CVE-2017-0558 affects Android versions 4.0 to 6.0.1 and may impact higher versions if the security patch is not applied.
What kind of data can be accessed due to CVE-2017-0558?
CVE-2017-0558 could allow unauthorized access to sensitive data that is intended to be restricted to certain applications.
Is CVE-2017-0558 specific to certain devices?
CVE-2017-0558 is not specific to certain devices but affects all Android devices running the vulnerable versions of the operating system.