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CVE-2017-0679 is a remote code execution issue in Android's media framework. It affects Android 6.0, 6.0.1, 7.0, 7.1.1, and 7.1.2. Business risk is concentrated in old or unsupported Android fleets that missed the July 2017 Android security bulletin updates. Exposure is most likely on legacy Android 6.x and 7.x devices, especially unmanaged, unsupported, or vendor-frozen devices without the relevant 2017 Android security bulletin fixes. Treat this as a legacy-device risk. It is not a current KEV-listed emergency, but affected Android 6.x and 7.x devices should be patched, isolated, or replaced because the vulnerability class is serious. Mitigation focus: Check Google and device-vendor guidance for the July 2017 Android security bulletin.; Update affected Android devices to a security patch level that includes the bulletin fix.; Retire or isolate devices that cannot receive vendor security updates..
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- https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2017-07-01CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
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