CVE-2017-0812: Critical severity Google Android vulnerability
Published Oct 2, 2017
·Updated
An elevation of privilege vulnerability in the Android media framework (audio hal). Product: Android. Versions: 7.0, 7.1.1, 7.1.2, 8.0. Android ID: A-62873231.
Affected Software
6 affected components
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
Remediation
Patch Available
Event History
Oct 2, 2017
CVE Published
via Android·12:00 AM
Oct 3, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:00 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2017-0812?
CVE-2017-0812 has been classified as an elevation of privilege vulnerability.
2
Which versions of Android are affected by CVE-2017-0812?
CVE-2017-0812 affects Android versions 7.0, 7.1.1, 7.1.2, and 8.0.
3
How do I fix CVE-2017-0812?
To remediate CVE-2017-0812, update to the latest version of Android that includes the security patch.
4
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2017-0812?
CVE-2017-0812 is classified as an elevation of privilege vulnerability in the Android media framework.
5
Can CVE-2017-0812 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2017-0812 requires local access for exploitation, as it pertains to privilege escalation within the affected Android framework.