CVE-2017-0766: High severity Google Android vulnerability

Published Sep 5, 2017
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Updated

A remote code execution vulnerability in the Android media framework (libjhead). 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-37776688.

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-2017-0766?

CVE-2017-0766 has been assigned a critical severity level due to its potential for remote code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2017-0766?

To fix CVE-2017-0766, update your Android device to the latest version provided by the manufacturer.

3

What products are affected by CVE-2017-0766?

CVE-2017-0766 affects various versions of Google Android from 4.4.4 up to 7.1.2.

4

Can CVE-2017-0766 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2017-0766 can be exploited remotely without user interaction, making it particularly dangerous.

5

What is the potential impact of CVE-2017-0766?

The potential impact of CVE-2017-0766 includes unauthorized access to system resources and execution of arbitrary code.

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