CVE-2017-0756 Race condition in Android

High 7.8 Published Updated

A race condition in the Android media framework allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code, requiring OS updates.

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-2017-0756?

CVE-2017-0756 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Android, published on 8 Sep 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 remote code execution vulnerability in the Android media framework (libstagefright). Product: Android. Versions: 4.4.4, 5.0.2, 5.1.1, 6.0, 6.0.1, 7.0, 7.1.1, 7.1.2. Android ID: A-34621073.

Weakness: CWE-367

Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-0756?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Google Android.

How do I fix CVE-2017-0756?

No fix has been published for CVE-2017-0756 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2017-0756 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-0756 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Google Android vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-g4pc-f5gr-c634.

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