First published: Mon Dec 04 2017(Updated: )
An elevation of privilege vulnerability in the Android media framework (libaudiopolicymanager). Product: Android. Versions: 5.1.1, 6.0, 6.0.1, 7.0, 7.1.1, 7.1.2, 8.0. Android ID A-64340921.
Credit: security@android.com
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
---|---|---|
Google Android | =5.1.1 | |
Google Android | =6.0 | |
Google Android | =6.0.1 | |
Google Android | =7.0 | |
Google Android | =7.1.1 | |
Google Android | =7.1.2 | |
Google Android | =8.0 | |
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CVE-2017-0837 is classified as an elevation of privilege vulnerability.
CVE-2017-0837 affects Android versions 5.1.1, 6.0, 6.0.1, 7.0, 7.1.1, 7.1.2, and 8.0.
To mitigate CVE-2017-0837, update your Android device to the latest security patch.
The vulnerability in CVE-2017-0837 lies within the Android media framework's libaudiopolicymanager.
CVE-2017-0837 requires local access to the device, making it less likely to be exploited remotely.