What is the severity of CVE-2017-0840?

CVE-2017-0840 has a medium severity rating due to the potential for information disclosure.

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.

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.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2017-0840?

CVE-2017-0840 is classified as an information disclosure vulnerability within the Android media framework.

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.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2017-0840

high

7.5

CWE

200

6/11/2017

26/8/2024

CVE-2017-0840: Infoleak

First published: Mon Nov 06 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.

Credit: security@android.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Android
Android	=5.0.2
Android	=5.1.1
Android	=6.0
Android	=6.0.1
Android	=7.0
Android	=7.1.1
Android	=7.1.2
Android	=8.0

Remedy

https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2017-11-01

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-0840?
CVE-2017-0840 has a medium severity rating due to the potential for information disclosure.
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.
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.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2017-0840?
CVE-2017-0840 is classified as an information disclosure vulnerability within the Android media framework.
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.

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