CVE-2017-0693: Medium severity Google Android vulnerability
Published Jul 5, 2017
·Updated
A denial of service vulnerability in the Android media framework. Product: Android. Versions: 6.0, 6.0.1, 7.0, 7.1.1, 7.1.2. Android ID: A-36993291.
Affected Software
6 affected components
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
1
What is the severity of CVE-2017-0693?
CVE-2017-0693 has a severity rating classified as high due to its capability to cause a denial of service.
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Which Android versions are impacted by CVE-2017-0693?
CVE-2017-0693 affects Android versions 6.0, 6.0.1, 7.0, 7.1.1, and 7.1.2.
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How do I fix CVE-2017-0693?
To fix CVE-2017-0693, update your Android device to the latest security patch provided by Google.
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What type of vulnerability is CVE-2017-0693?
CVE-2017-0693 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability in the Android media framework.
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What consequences could result from CVE-2017-0693?
Exploitation of CVE-2017-0693 could lead to a denial of service condition, causing applications to crash.