CVE-2017-0839: An information disclosure vulnerability in the Android media framework (libeffects).

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2017-0839 is an Android information disclosure issue in the media framework component libeffects. The provided sources identify affected Android versions from 5.0.2 through 8.0, but do not provide CVSS, severity, exploit details, or impact depth. Treat it as legacy Android exposure requiring patch-level verification. Organizations may be exposed where legacy Android devices run the listed versions without the relevant November 2017 Android security bulletin fixes. Exposure depends on OEM patch delivery and device patch level, which the supplied sources do not confirm. Handle as a legacy mobile security hygiene issue unless affected devices still access sensitive business systems. The main business risk is unmanaged information disclosure exposure on old Android builds, not confirmed active exploitation from the provided sources. Mitigation focus: Check Google and OEM guidance for the November 2017 Android security bulletin.; Verify devices have a security patch level including CVE-2017-0839 fixes.; Prioritize retirement or isolation of unsupported affected Android versions..

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Jun 12, 2026, 20:07 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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