Learn about CVE-2017-0713 affecting Android versions 4.4.4 to 7.1.2. Discover the impact, exploitation risks, and mitigation steps for this remote code execution vulnerability.
Android libraries (sfntly) in various versions of Android are vulnerable to unauthorized access and remote code execution.
Understanding CVE-2017-0713
An issue in Android libraries allows unauthorized access and execution of remote code, affecting multiple Android versions.
What is CVE-2017-0713?
This vulnerability in Android libraries (sfntly) enables remote code execution, posing a security risk to affected Android versions.
The Impact of CVE-2017-0713
The vulnerability allows attackers to execute remote code on devices running the affected Android versions, potentially leading to unauthorized access and control.
Technical Details of CVE-2017-0713
Android versions 4.4.4, 5.0.2, 5.1.1, 6.0, 6.0.1, 7.0, 7.1.1, and 7.1.2 are susceptible to this vulnerability.
Vulnerability Description
The issue in Android libraries permits unauthorized access and execution of remote code, identified by Android ID A-32096780.
Affected Systems and Versions
Exploitation Mechanism
Attackers can exploit this vulnerability to remotely execute malicious code on devices running the affected Android versions.
Mitigation and Prevention
Immediate Steps to Take:
Patching and Updates
Ensure timely installation of security patches released by Google to address the vulnerability in Android libraries.