CVE-2017-0595: High severity Google Android vulnerability
An elevation of privilege vulnerability in libstagefright in Mediaserver could enable a local malicious application to execute arbitrary code within the context of a privileged process. This issue is rated as High because it could be used to gain local access to elevated capabilities, which are not normally accessible to a third-party application. 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-34705519.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2017-0595?
CVE-2017-0595 is rated as High due to its potential for elevating privileges in the Mediaserver process.
How do I fix CVE-2017-0595?
To mitigate CVE-2017-0595, users should update their Android version to the latest security patch provided by Google.
Which Android versions are affected by CVE-2017-0595?
CVE-2017-0595 affects multiple Android versions, including 4.0 through 7.1.1.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2017-0595?
CVE-2017-0595 is an elevation of privilege vulnerability in the libstagefright component of Android.
Can CVE-2017-0595 be exploited remotely?
No, CVE-2017-0595 requires local access for a malicious application to exploit the vulnerability.