CVE-2017-0805: Out-of-bounds Read
Published Aug 7, 2017
·Updated
A elevation of privilege vulnerability in the Android media framework (libstagefright). 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-37237701.
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
Remediation
Patch Available
Event History
Aug 7, 2017
CVE Published
via Android·12:00 AM
Aug 24, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
DescriptionWeakness
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the severity of CVE-2017-0805?
CVE-2017-0805 has been categorized as an elevation of privilege vulnerability.
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How do I fix CVE-2017-0805?
To fix CVE-2017-0805, update your Android device to the latest security patch released by Google.
3
Which Android versions are affected by CVE-2017-0805?
CVE-2017-0805 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.
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What can exploit CVE-2017-0805?
CVE-2017-0805 can be exploited by a malicious application that could gain elevated privileges on the device.
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Is it safe to use devices running vulnerable Android versions under CVE-2017-0805?
Using devices running vulnerable Android versions under CVE-2017-0805 poses a risk of unauthorized access to sensitive functionality.