CVE-2017-0816: Infoleak
Published Oct 2, 2017
·Updated
An information disclosure 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, 8.0. Android ID: A-63662938.
Affected Software
31 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=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-2017-0816?
CVE-2017-0816 has been classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to potential information disclosure.
2
How do I fix CVE-2017-0816?
To fix CVE-2017-0816, ensure that your Android device is updated to the latest security patches provided by Google.
3
Which Android versions are affected by CVE-2017-0816?
CVE-2017-0816 affects Android versions 4.4.4 through 8.0.
4
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2017-0816?
CVE-2017-0816 is an information disclosure vulnerability in the Android media framework.
5
Can CVE-2017-0816 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2017-0816 is not considered a remote exploitation vulnerability, as it requires local access to the affected device.