CVE-2017-0728: High severity android vulnerability

Published Aug 7, 2017
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Updated

A denial of service vulnerability in the Android media framework (hevc decoder). 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-37469795.

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-2017-0728?

CVE-2017-0728 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability affecting the Android media framework.

2

How do I fix CVE-2017-0728?

To mitigate CVE-2017-0728, it is recommended to upgrade Android to a patched version beyond 7.1.2.

3

Which Android versions are affected by CVE-2017-0728?

CVE-2017-0728 affects Android versions 5.0.2, 5.1.1, 6.0, 6.0.1, 7.0, 7.1.1, and 7.1.2.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2017-0728?

CVE-2017-0728 is a denial of service vulnerability found in the HEVC decoder of the Android media framework.

5

Can CVE-2017-0728 be exploited remotely?

Exploitation of CVE-2017-0728 typically requires the victim to play a specially crafted HEVC video, leading to a denial of service.

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