CVE-2017-0722: Critical severity Google Android vulnerability
Published Aug 7, 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.
Affected Software
30 affected components
Google Android=4.0
Google Android=4.0.1
Google Android=4.0.2
Google Android=4.0.3
Google Android=4.0.4
Google Android=4.1
Google Android=4.1.2
Google Android=4.2
Google Android=4.2.1
Google Android=4.2.2
Google Android=4.3
Google Android=4.3.1
Google Android=4.4
Google Android=4.4.1
Google Android=4.4.2
Google Android=4.4.3
Google Android=4.4.4
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
Remediation
Patch Available
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-2017-0722?
CVE-2017-0722 is rated as a critical vulnerability due to its potential for remote code execution.
2
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.
3
What versions of Android are affected by CVE-2017-0722?
CVE-2017-0722 affects Android versions from 4.4.4 to 7.1.2.
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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.
5
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.