CVE-2017-0767: High severity Google Android vulnerability
Published Sep 5, 2017
·Updated
A elevation of privilege vulnerability in the Android media framework (libeffects). 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-37536407.
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-2017-0767?
CVE-2017-0767 is classified as an elevation of privilege vulnerability which could allow attackers to execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.
2
How do I fix CVE-2017-0767?
To fix CVE-2017-0767, you should update your Android device to the latest version available that addresses this vulnerability.
3
Which Android versions are affected by CVE-2017-0767?
CVE-2017-0767 affects Android versions 4.4.4 through 7.1.2.
4
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2017-0767?
CVE-2017-0767 is an elevation of privilege vulnerability located in the Android media framework (libeffects).
5
Can CVE-2017-0767 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2017-0767 requires local access to the device, meaning it cannot be exploited remotely.