Vulnerability Description
mediaserver in Android 2.2 through 5.x before 5.1 allows attackers to gain privileges. NOTE: This is a different vulnerability than CVE-2014-7921.
CVSS Score
9.8
CRITICAL
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Android | 2.2 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://android.googlesource.com/platform/frameworks/av/+/36d1577%5E%21/
- https://bits-please.blogspot.com/2016/01/android-privilege-escalation-to.html
- https://android.googlesource.com/platform/frameworks/av/+/36d1577%5E%21/
- https://bits-please.blogspot.com/2016/01/android-privilege-escalation-to.html
FAQ
What is CVE-2014-7920?
CVE-2014-7920 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). mediaserver in Android 2.2 through 5.x before 5.1 allows attackers to gain privileges. NOTE: This is a different vulnerability than CVE-2014-7921.
How severe is CVE-2014-7920?
CVE-2014-7920 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.
Is there a patch for CVE-2014-7920?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Google Android.