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CVE-2017-0812: Android audio system could let apps gain higher rights

CVE-2017-0812 · published 9 years ago

Summary

The sound handling component in Android versions 7.0 through 8.0 has a weakness that could let a malicious app increase its access level and perform actions it normally couldn’t. This could lead to unauthorized control or data exposure on the device. Update to the latest Android patches or apply vendor‑provided security updates to fix the issue.

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

An elevation of privilege vulnerability in the Android media framework (audio hal). Product: Android. Versions: 7.0, 7.1.1, 7.1.2, 8.0. Android ID: A-62873231.

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101088 Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
https://android.googlesource.com/device/google/dragon/+/7df7ec13b1d222ac3a66797f... Issue Tracking Patch Vendor Advisory
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2017-10-01 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-125Out-of-bounds Read

Timeline

Published4 Oct 2017

Updated4 Nov 2026

First seen29 Sep 2026

Sources

CVE-2017-0812 · NVD

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