CVE-2017-0768 — HIGH (7.8) — White Hats Nepal

Vulnerability Description

A elevation of privilege vulnerability in the Android media framework (libeffects). 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, 8.0. Android ID: A-62019992.

CVSS Score

7.8

HIGH

CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

REQUIRED

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Android	4.0

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100649Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2017-09-01PatchVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100649Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2017-09-01PatchVendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2017-0768?

CVE-2017-0768 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). A elevation of privilege vulnerability in the Android media framework (libeffects). 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, 8.0. Android ID: A-62019992.

How severe is CVE-2017-0768?

CVE-2017-0768 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2017-0768?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Google Android.