CVE-2017-0870: High severity android vulnerability
Published Dec 4, 2017
·Updated
An elevation of privilege vulnerability in the Android framework (libminikin). Product: Android. Versions: 5.1.1, 6.0, 6.0.1, 7.0, 7.1.1, 7.1.2, 8.0. Android ID A-62134807.
Affected Software
8 affected components
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
Event History
Dec 4, 2017
CVE Published
via Android·12:00 AM
Dec 6, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:00 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2017-0870?
CVE-2017-0870 is classified as an elevation of privilege vulnerability, which can allow unauthorized access to system resources.
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How do I fix CVE-2017-0870?
To fix CVE-2017-0870, ensure that your Android device is updated to the latest available version that includes the security patch.
3
Which Android versions are affected by CVE-2017-0870?
CVE-2017-0870 affects Android versions 5.1.1, 6.0, 6.0.1, 7.0, 7.1.1, 7.1.2, and 8.0.
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What components of Android does CVE-2017-0870 affect?
CVE-2017-0870 affects the Android framework, specifically the libminikin component.
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Is there a known exploit for CVE-2017-0870?
While there may be theoretical exploits for CVE-2017-0870, specific details about active exploitation are not publicly documented.