CVE-2017-0737: Out-of-bounds Read
Published Aug 7, 2017
·Updated
A elevation of privilege vulnerability in the Android media framework (libstagefright). 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-37563942.
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-2017-0737?
CVE-2017-0737 is classified as an elevation of privilege vulnerability in the Android media framework.
2
How do I fix CVE-2017-0737?
To fix CVE-2017-0737, update your Android device to a version that has patched this vulnerability.
3
Which Android versions are affected by CVE-2017-0737?
CVE-2017-0737 affects Android versions 4.4.4, 5.0.2, 5.1.1, 6.0, 6.0.1, 7.0, 7.1.1, and 7.1.2.
4
Can CVE-2017-0737 be exploited remotely?
Exploitation of CVE-2017-0737 requires local access, which limits its potential for remote exploitation.
5
What is the impact of not addressing CVE-2017-0737?
Not addressing CVE-2017-0737 may allow an attacker to gain elevated privileges and execute malicious code on the device.