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5.5

Android audio system may expose private data

CVE-2017-0738 · published 9 years ago
Summary

The audio component of Android devices (versions 4.4.4 through 7.1.2) can unintentionally share information with other apps. This could let an app view data that should remain private. Install the latest Android security updates or upgrade devices to a supported version to close the risk.

What to do

The CVE record does not list a fixed version. Check the vendor's site or the advisory links below - a fix may already be released.

Affected software
VendorProductAffected versions
google android 4.0
4.0.1
4.0.2
4.0.3
4.0.4
4.1
4.1.2
4.2
4.2.1
4.2.2
4.3
4.3.1
17 more version ranges
cpe:2.3:o:google:android:4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Original advisory text
A information disclosure vulnerability in the Android media framework (audioserver). 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-37563371.
A information disclosure vulnerability in the Android media framework (audioserver). 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-37563371.
References
Fix within
Internet-facing 60 days
Internal At next upgrade
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Needs hands-on effort to exploit (estimated)
  • Gives an attacker partial control (estimated)
Severity
5.5 Medium
Exploitation
<1% chance of attack within 30 days
Type
CWE-200Information Exposure
Timeline
Published9 Aug 2017
Updated4 Nov 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2017-0738 · NVD
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