CVE-2017-0822: Critical severity android vulnerability
Published Oct 3, 2017
·Updated
An elevation of privilege vulnerability in the Android system (camera). Product: Android. Versions: 6.0.1, 7.0, 7.1.1, 7.1.2, 8.0. Android ID: A-63787722.
Affected Software
7 affected components
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
Remediation
Event History
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-2017-0822?
CVE-2017-0822 has a severity rating of critical, indicating a significant risk of exploitation.
2
How do I fix CVE-2017-0822?
To fix CVE-2017-0822, users should update their Android devices to the latest security patch provided by Google.
3
What versions of Android are affected by CVE-2017-0822?
CVE-2017-0822 affects Android versions 6.0.1, 7.0, 7.1.1, 7.1.2, and 8.0.
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What type of vulnerability is CVE-2017-0822?
CVE-2017-0822 is classified as an elevation of privilege vulnerability within the Android system.
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Is an exploit available for CVE-2017-0822?
While specific exploit details are not provided, the nature of elevation of privilege vulnerabilities typically means they can potentially be exploited if not patched.