CVE-2017-0721: Input Validation
Published Aug 7, 2017
·Updated
A remote code execution vulnerability in the Android media framework (libmpeg2). Product: Android. Versions: 6.0, 6.0.1, 7.0, 7.1.1, 7.1.2. Android ID: A-37561455.
Affected Software
7 affected components
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
Data Sourced
via Android·12:00 AM
SeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Aug 9, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:00 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Event
09:29 PM
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the severity of CVE-2017-0721?
CVE-2017-0721 has been rated as critical due to its potential for remote code execution.
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How do I fix CVE-2017-0721?
To remediate CVE-2017-0721, users should update their Android devices to the latest security patches provided by Google.
3
Which Android versions are affected by CVE-2017-0721?
CVE-2017-0721 affects Android versions 6.0, 6.0.1, 7.0, 7.1.1, and 7.1.2.
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What type of vulnerability is CVE-2017-0721?
CVE-2017-0721 is classified as a remote code execution vulnerability in the Android media framework.
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What can exploit CVE-2017-0721?
An attacker can exploit CVE-2017-0721 to execute arbitrary code on the affected Android devices by using specially crafted media files.