CVE-2017-0752: High severity Google Android vulnerability
Published Sep 5, 2017
·Updated
A elevation of privilege vulnerability in the Android framework (windowmanager). 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-62196835.
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
Event History
Sep 5, 2017
CVE Published
via Android·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via Android·12:00 AM
SeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Sep 8, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2017-0752?
The severity of CVE-2017-0752 is classified as high due to its potential for elevation of privilege.
2
Which Android versions are affected by CVE-2017-0752?
CVE-2017-0752 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.
3
How do I fix CVE-2017-0752?
To fix CVE-2017-0752, users should update their Android devices to a version that is not affected by the vulnerability.
4
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2017-0752?
CVE-2017-0752 is an elevation of privilege vulnerability in the Android framework, specifically in the window manager.
5
What could happen if CVE-2017-0752 is exploited?
If exploited, CVE-2017-0752 could allow an attacker to gain elevated privileges on the affected Android device.