What is the severity of CVE-2017-0724?

CVE-2017-0724 is categorized as a denial of service vulnerability in the Android media framework.

Which Android versions are affected by CVE-2017-0724?

CVE-2017-0724 affects Android versions 6.0, 6.0.1, 7.0, 7.1.1, and 7.1.2.

How do I fix CVE-2017-0724?

To fix CVE-2017-0724, you should update your Android device to the latest security patch provided by Google.

What type of attack can CVE-2017-0724 enable?

CVE-2017-0724 can potentially enable attackers to cause a denial of service on affected Android devices.

Is there a workaround for CVE-2017-0724?

Currently, there are no publicly available workarounds for CVE-2017-0724 other than applying available security updates.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2017-0724

medium

5.5

CWE

7/8/2017

9/8/2017

16/9/2024

CVE-2017-0724: Input Validation

First published: Mon Aug 07 2017(Updated: )

A denial of service 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-36819262.

Credit: security@android.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
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

Remedy

https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2017-08-01

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-0724?
CVE-2017-0724 is categorized as a denial of service vulnerability in the Android media framework.
Which Android versions are affected by CVE-2017-0724?
CVE-2017-0724 affects Android versions 6.0, 6.0.1, 7.0, 7.1.1, and 7.1.2.
How do I fix CVE-2017-0724?
To fix CVE-2017-0724, you should update your Android device to the latest security patch provided by Google.
What type of attack can CVE-2017-0724 enable?
CVE-2017-0724 can potentially enable attackers to cause a denial of service on affected Android devices.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2017-0724?
Currently, there are no publicly available workarounds for CVE-2017-0724 other than applying available security updates.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-0724?
CVE-2017-0724 is categorized as a denial of service vulnerability in the Android media framework.
Which Android versions are affected by CVE-2017-0724?
CVE-2017-0724 affects Android versions 6.0, 6.0.1, 7.0, 7.1.1, and 7.1.2.
How do I fix CVE-2017-0724?
To fix CVE-2017-0724, you should update your Android device to the latest security patch provided by Google.
What type of attack can CVE-2017-0724 enable?
CVE-2017-0724 can potentially enable attackers to cause a denial of service on affected Android devices.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2017-0724?
Currently, there are no publicly available workarounds for CVE-2017-0724 other than applying available security updates.