CVE-2017-0641: Medium severity Google Android vulnerability

Published Jun 5, 2017

Updated

A remote denial of service vulnerability in libvpx 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: 4.4.4, 5.0.2, 5.1.1, 6.0, 6.0.1, 7.0, 7.1.1, 7.1.2. Android ID: A-34360591.

Affected Software

9 affected components

Google Android=4.4.4

Google Android=5.0.2

Google Android=5.1.1

Google Android=6.0

Google Android=6.0.1

Google Android=7.0

Google Android=7.1.1

Google Android=7.1.2

Google Android

Event History

Jun 5, 2017

CVE Published

via Android·12:00 AM

Data Sourced

via Android·12:00 AM

SeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Jun 14, 2017

CVE Published

via MITRE·01:00 PM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·01:00 PM

DescriptionWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-0641?

CVE-2017-0641 has a High severity rating due to its potential for causing remote denial of service.

How do I fix CVE-2017-0641?

To mitigate CVE-2017-0641, ensure your Android device is updated to the latest available version from Google, which addresses this vulnerability.

What versions of Android are affected by CVE-2017-0641?

CVE-2017-0641 affects Android versions 4.4.4 through 7.1.2.

Can CVE-2017-0641 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2017-0641 can be exploited remotely using a specially crafted file.

What impact does CVE-2017-0641 have on devices?

The impact of CVE-2017-0641 can include device hangs or unexpected reboots.