CVE-2017-0779: Infoleak
Published Sep 5, 2017
·Updated
A information disclosure vulnerability in the Android media framework (audioflinger). 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-38340117.
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-2017-0779?
CVE-2017-0779 is classified as an information disclosure vulnerability in the Android media framework.
2
How can I fix CVE-2017-0779?
To mitigate CVE-2017-0779, users should update their Android devices to the latest available version.
3
Which Android versions are affected by CVE-2017-0779?
CVE-2017-0779 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.
4
What is the impact of CVE-2017-0779?
The impact of CVE-2017-0779 can lead to unauthorized access to sensitive information due to improper handling of media framework.
5
Is there a workaround for CVE-2017-0779?
There is no specific workaround for CVE-2017-0779 aside from applying the necessary software updates to Android devices.