CVE-2017-0712: Buffer Overflow

Published Aug 7, 2017
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Updated

A elevation of privilege vulnerability in the Android framework (wi-fi service). Product: Android. Versions: 5.0.2, 5.1.1, 6.0, 6.0.1, 7.0, 7.1.1, 7.1.2. Android ID: A-37207928.

Affected Software

13 affected components
Google Android=5.0
Google Android=5.0.1
Google Android=5.0.2
Google Android=5.1
Google Android=5.1.0
Google Android=5.1.1
Google Android=6.0
Google Android=6.0.1
Google Android=7.0
Google Android=7.1.0
Google Android=7.1.1
Google Android=7.1.2
Google Android

Event History

Aug 7, 2017
CVE Published
via Android·12:00 AM
Aug 9, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:00 PM
DescriptionWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2017-0712?

CVE-2017-0712 is classified as an elevation of privilege vulnerability.

2

Who is affected by CVE-2017-0712?

CVE-2017-0712 affects various versions of Android, including 5.0.2, 5.1.1, 6.0, 6.0.1, 7.0, 7.1.1, and 7.1.2.

3

How do I fix CVE-2017-0712?

To fix CVE-2017-0712, users should update their Android devices to the latest security patch released by Google.

4

What products are impacted by CVE-2017-0712?

CVE-2017-0712 impacts the Android operating system developed by Google.

5

What kind of impact can CVE-2017-0712 have?

CVE-2017-0712 can allow an attacker to gain elevated privileges on a vulnerable Android device.

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