CVE-2017-0729 Integer overflow in Android

High 7.8 Published Updated

An integer overflow in the Android media framework allows attackers to escalate privileges on affected devices.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Local or same network only
Victim action needed
A user has to click or open something
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2017-0729?

CVE-2017-0729 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Android, published on 9 Aug 2017. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

A elevation of privilege vulnerability in the Android media framework (mediadrmserver). 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-37710346.

Weakness: CWE-190

Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-0729?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Google Android.

How do I fix CVE-2017-0729?

No fix has been published for CVE-2017-0729 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2017-0729 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-0729 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Google Android vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-gp7f-mvj9-qgpm.

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