CVE-2017-0763: High severity Google Android vulnerability
Published Sep 5, 2017
·Updated
A remote code execution 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, 8.0. Android ID: A-62534693.
Affected Software
14 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=8.0
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
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What is the severity of CVE-2017-0763?
CVE-2017-0763 has a high severity rating as it allows remote code execution in affected Android versions.
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How do I fix CVE-2017-0763?
To fix CVE-2017-0763, update your Android device to the latest security patch provided by Google.
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Which versions of Android are affected by CVE-2017-0763?
CVE-2017-0763 affects Android versions 5.0.2, 5.1.1, 6.0, 6.0.1, 7.0, 7.1.1, 7.1.2, and 8.0.
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What type of vulnerability is CVE-2017-0763?
CVE-2017-0763 is a remote code execution vulnerability found in the Android media framework library libhevc.
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What impact does CVE-2017-0763 have on my device?
The impact of CVE-2017-0763 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code, potentially compromising the device's security and user data.