What is the severity of CVE-2017-0644?

CVE-2017-0644 is rated as High severity due to its potential for remote denial of service.

How do I fix CVE-2017-0644?

To fix CVE-2017-0644, update your Android device to the latest security patch that addresses this vulnerability.

Which Android versions are affected by CVE-2017-0644?

CVE-2017-0644 affects Android versions 4.4.4, 5.0.2, 5.1.1, 6.0, and 6.0.1.

What type of attack does CVE-2017-0644 facilitate?

CVE-2017-0644 allows an attacker to execute a remote denial of service attack, potentially causing the device to hang or reboot.

Is there a workaround for CVE-2017-0644?

There is no specific workaround for CVE-2017-0644; the best mitigation is to apply the necessary updates from the device manufacturer.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2017-0644

high

7.1

5/6/2017

14/6/2017

26/8/2024

CVE-2017-0644

First published: Mon Jun 05 2017(Updated: )

A remote 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: 4.4.4, 5.0.2, 5.1.1, 6.0, 6.0.1. Android ID: A-35472997.

Credit: security@android.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Android
Android	=4.4.4
Android	=5.0.2
Android	=5.1.1
Android	=6.0
Android	=6.0.1

Remedy

https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2017-06-01

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-0644?
CVE-2017-0644 is rated as High severity due to its potential for remote denial of service.
How do I fix CVE-2017-0644?
To fix CVE-2017-0644, update your Android device to the latest security patch that addresses this vulnerability.
Which Android versions are affected by CVE-2017-0644?
CVE-2017-0644 affects Android versions 4.4.4, 5.0.2, 5.1.1, 6.0, and 6.0.1.
What type of attack does CVE-2017-0644 facilitate?
CVE-2017-0644 allows an attacker to execute a remote denial of service attack, potentially causing the device to hang or reboot.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2017-0644?
There is no specific workaround for CVE-2017-0644; the best mitigation is to apply the necessary updates from the device manufacturer.

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