CVE-2017-0739: Infoleak
Published Aug 7, 2017
·Updated
A information disclosure vulnerability in the Android media framework (libhevc). 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-37712181.
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
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-2017-0739?
CVE-2017-0739 is classified as a high severity information disclosure vulnerability in the Android media framework.
2
Which Android versions are affected by CVE-2017-0739?
CVE-2017-0739 affects Android versions 5.0.2, 5.1.1, 6.0, 6.0.1, 7.0, 7.1.1, and 7.1.2.
3
How do I fix CVE-2017-0739?
To mitigate CVE-2017-0739, users should update their Android devices to the latest available versions provided by Google.
4
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2017-0739?
CVE-2017-0739 is an information disclosure vulnerability that could allow unauthorized access to sensitive data.
5
Is there a known exploit for CVE-2017-0739?
As of now, there are no public exploits known for CVE-2017-0739, but the nature of the vulnerability should be taken seriously.