CVE-2017-0681: Critical severity Google Android vulnerability
Published Jul 5, 2017
·Updated
A remote code execution vulnerability in the Android media framework. 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-37208566.
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
Jul 5, 2017
CVE Published
via Android·12:00 AM
Jul 6, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the severity of CVE-2017-0681?
CVE-2017-0681 is rated as a critical vulnerability due to its potential for remote code execution.
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How do I fix CVE-2017-0681?
To mitigate CVE-2017-0681, users should update their Android devices to the latest security patch provided by Google.
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What versions of Android are affected by CVE-2017-0681?
CVE-2017-0681 affects Android versions 4.4.4, 5.0.2, 5.1.1, 6.0, 6.0.1, 7.0, 7.1.1, and 7.1.2.
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What are the potential impacts of CVE-2017-0681?
Exploiting CVE-2017-0681 could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code on the affected Android device.
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Is CVE-2017-0681 specific to certain applications?
CVE-2017-0681 is a vulnerability in the Android media framework and is not limited to specific applications, impacting the wider Android ecosystem.