CVE-2017-0745: Critical severity android vulnerability
Published Aug 7, 2017
·Updated
A remote code execution vulnerability in the Android media framework (avc 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-37079296.
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-2017-0745?
CVE-2017-0745 is classified as a high severity remote code execution vulnerability.
2
How do I fix CVE-2017-0745?
To fix CVE-2017-0745, update your Android device to the latest security patch provided by Google.
3
Which Android versions are affected by CVE-2017-0745?
CVE-2017-0745 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.
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What impact does CVE-2017-0745 have on affected devices?
CVE-2017-0745 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code remotely, potentially compromising the device.
5
Is there a workaround for CVE-2017-0745 if I can't update?
There are no known workarounds for CVE-2017-0745, updating to a secure version is the only way to mitigate the vulnerability.