CVE-2017-0860: Medium severity Google Android vulnerability

Published Nov 16, 2017
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Updated

An elevation of privilege vulnerability in the Android system (inputdispatcher). Product: Android. Versions: 5.0.2, 5.1.1, 6.0, 6.0.1, 7.0, 7.1.1, 7.1.2. Android ID: A-31097064.

Affected Software

7 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

Event History

Nov 16, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:00 PM
DescriptionWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2017-0860?

CVE-2017-0860 is classified as an elevation of privilege vulnerability affecting specific versions of Android.

2

How do I fix CVE-2017-0860?

To fix CVE-2017-0860, upgrade your Android device to a version that has mitigated this vulnerability.

3

Which Android versions are affected by CVE-2017-0860?

CVE-2017-0860 affects Android versions 5.0.2, 5.1.1, 6.0, 6.0.1, 7.0, 7.1.1, and 7.1.2.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2017-0860?

CVE-2017-0860 is an elevation of privilege vulnerability in the Android inputdispatcher.

5

Who is responsible for addressing CVE-2017-0860?

Google is responsible for addressing and providing patches for CVE-2017-0860 in affected Android versions.

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