CVE-2017-0840: Infoleak
Published Nov 6, 2017
·Updated
An information disclosure vulnerability in the Android media framework (libstagefright). Product: Android. Versions: 5.0.2, 5.1.1, 6.0, 6.0.1, 7.0, 7.1.1, 7.1.2, 8.0. Android ID: A-62948670.
Affected Software
9 affected components
Google Android=5.0.2
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
Google Android
Remediation
Patch Available
Event History
Nov 6, 2017
CVE Published
via Android·12:00 AM
Nov 16, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:00 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the severity of CVE-2017-0840?
CVE-2017-0840 has a medium severity rating due to the potential for information disclosure.
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How do I fix CVE-2017-0840?
To fix CVE-2017-0840, you should update your Android device to a version that includes the patch for this vulnerability.
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What versions of Android are affected by CVE-2017-0840?
CVE-2017-0840 affects Android versions 5.0.2, 5.1.1, 6.0, 6.0.1, 7.0, 7.1.1, 7.1.2, and 8.0.
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What type of vulnerability is CVE-2017-0840?
CVE-2017-0840 is classified as an information disclosure vulnerability within the Android media framework.
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Is CVE-2017-0840 a critical vulnerability?
CVE-2017-0840 is not considered a critical vulnerability but can still pose risks by disclosing sensitive information.