Security readout for executives and security teams
CVE-2017-0638 is an Android System UI flaw where a specially crafted file could cause code execution in an unprivileged process. Google rated it High. The main business concern is older Android 7.1.1 and 7.1.2 devices that missed the June 2017 Android security fixes. Exposure is most likely on unmanaged, legacy, embedded, or vendor-locked Android devices still running Android 7.1.1 or 7.1.2 without the relevant June 2017 Android security bulletin update. Treat this as a legacy Android remediation issue. It is High severity, but dated and not KEV-listed in the provided evidence. Prioritize update verification for any Android 7.1.1 or 7.1.2 assets still in service. Mitigation focus: Apply the Android June 2017 security bulletin fixes or later OEM security update.; Retire or isolate Android 7.1.1 and 7.1.2 devices that cannot be updated.; Check vendor or carrier firmware guidance for device-specific patch availability..
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- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2017-06-01CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
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