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CVE-2017-0769: Android media framework may let apps gain higher privileges

CVE-2017-0769 · published 9 years ago

Summary

Android versions 7.0 through 8.0 contain a flaw in the media handling component that could allow a malicious application to increase its system rights. This could let the app access data or functions it normally shouldn’t. Apply the latest security updates from Google and only install apps from trusted sources.

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

Vendor	Product	Affected versions
google	android	7.0 7.1.0 7.1.1 7.1.2 8.0 `cpe:2.3:o:google:android:7.0:::::::*`

Original advisory text

A elevation of privilege vulnerability in the Android media framework (libstagefright). Product: Android. Versions: 7.0, 7.1.1, 7.1.2, 8.0. Android ID: A-37662122.

References

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

Fix within

Internet-facing 14 days

Internal At next upgrade

Not known to be exploited
Needs hands-on effort to exploit (estimated)
Gives an attacker full control (estimated)

Severity

7.8 High

Exploitation

<1% chance of attack within 30 days

Type

CWE-404Improper Resource Shutdown or Release

Timeline

Published8 Sep 2017

Updated4 Nov 2026

First seen29 Sep 2026

Sources

CVE-2017-0769 · NVD

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