Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2017-0722

First published: Mon Aug 07 2017(Updated: )

A remote code execution vulnerability in the Android media framework (h263 decoder). 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-37660827.

Credit: security@android.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Android
Android=4.0
Android=4.0.1
Android=4.0.2
Android=4.0.3
Android=4.0.4
Android=4.1
Android=4.1.2
Android=4.2
Android=4.2.1
Android=4.2.2
Android=4.3
Android=4.3.1
Android=4.4
Android=4.4.1
Android=4.4.2
Android=4.4.3
Android=4.4.4
Android=5.0
Android=5.0.1
Android=5.0.2
Android=5.1
Android=5.1.0
Android=5.1.1
Android=6.0
Android=6.0.1
Android=7.0
Android=7.1.0
Android=7.1.1
Android=7.1.2

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2017-0722?

    CVE-2017-0722 is rated as a critical vulnerability due to its potential for remote code execution.

  • How do I fix CVE-2017-0722?

    To fix CVE-2017-0722, it is recommended to update to the latest version of Android that addresses this vulnerability.

  • What versions of Android are affected by CVE-2017-0722?

    CVE-2017-0722 affects Android versions from 4.4.4 to 7.1.2.

  • What is the impact of CVE-2017-0722 on my Android device?

    Exploitation of CVE-2017-0722 could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code on the affected Android device.

  • Is CVE-2017-0722 being actively exploited in the wild?

    There have been reports indicating that CVE-2017-0722 may be exploited actively, making timely updates essential.

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