What is the severity of CVE-2017-0842?

CVE-2017-0842 is classified as an elevation of privilege vulnerability affecting certain Android versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-0842?

To fix CVE-2017-0842, update your Android device to the latest security patch provided by Google.

Which Android versions are affected by CVE-2017-0842?

CVE-2017-0842 affects Android versions 6.0, 6.0.1, 7.0, 7.1.1, 7.1.2, and 8.0.

What causes CVE-2017-0842?

CVE-2017-0842 is caused by a vulnerability in the Android Bluetooth system that allows for elevation of privilege.

Is CVE-2017-0842 actively exploited in the wild?

There have been no reports indicating that CVE-2017-0842 is actively exploited in the wild.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2017-0842

high

7.8

CWE

119

6/11/2017

16/11/2017

17/9/2024

CVE-2017-0842: Buffer Overflow

First published: Mon Nov 06 2017(Updated: )

An elevation of privilege vulnerability in the Android system (bluetooth). Product: Android. Versions: 6.0, 6.0.1, 7.0, 7.1.1, 7.1.2, 8.0. Android ID: A-37502513.

Credit: security@android.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
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

Remedy

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-0842?
CVE-2017-0842 is classified as an elevation of privilege vulnerability affecting certain Android versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-0842?
To fix CVE-2017-0842, update your Android device to the latest security patch provided by Google.
Which Android versions are affected by CVE-2017-0842?
CVE-2017-0842 affects Android versions 6.0, 6.0.1, 7.0, 7.1.1, 7.1.2, and 8.0.
What causes CVE-2017-0842?
CVE-2017-0842 is caused by a vulnerability in the Android Bluetooth system that allows for elevation of privilege.
Is CVE-2017-0842 actively exploited in the wild?
There have been no reports indicating that CVE-2017-0842 is actively exploited in the wild.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-0842?
CVE-2017-0842 is classified as an elevation of privilege vulnerability affecting certain Android versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-0842?
To fix CVE-2017-0842, update your Android device to the latest security patch provided by Google.
Which Android versions are affected by CVE-2017-0842?
CVE-2017-0842 affects Android versions 6.0, 6.0.1, 7.0, 7.1.1, 7.1.2, and 8.0.
What causes CVE-2017-0842?
CVE-2017-0842 is caused by a vulnerability in the Android Bluetooth system that allows for elevation of privilege.
Is CVE-2017-0842 actively exploited in the wild?
There have been no reports indicating that CVE-2017-0842 is actively exploited in the wild.