CVE-2017-0690: Medium severity android vulnerability

Published Jul 5, 2017

Updated

A denial of service 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-36592202.

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

What is the severity of CVE-2017-0690?

CVE-2017-0690 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability affecting various versions of the Android media framework.

How do I fix CVE-2017-0690?

To mitigate CVE-2017-0690, update your Android device to a patched version that is not vulnerable to this exploit.

Which Android versions are affected by CVE-2017-0690?

CVE-2017-0690 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.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2017-0690?

CVE-2017-0690 is a denial of service vulnerability that can cause the Android media framework to become unresponsive.

Is CVE-2017-0690 actively being exploited?

There is no public indication that CVE-2017-0690 has been actively exploited in the wild, but it's recommended to apply updates promptly.