CVE-2017-0538

7.8 HIGH
Published: April 07, 2017 Modified: May 13, 2026
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Description

A remote code execution vulnerability in libavc in Mediaserver could enable an attacker using a specially crafted file to cause memory corruption during media file and data processing. This issue is rated as Critical due to the possibility of remote code execution within the context of the Mediaserver process. Product: Android. Versions: 6.0, 6.0.1, 7.0, 7.1.1. Android ID: A-33641588.

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0
Vector String
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97330
Source: security@android.com
Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038201
Source: security@android.com
https://android.googlesource.com/platform/external/libavc/+/494561291a503840f385fbcd11d9bc5f4dc502b8
Source: security@android.com
Issue Tracking Patch Third Party Advisory
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2017-04-01
Source: security@android.com
Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97330
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038201
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
https://android.googlesource.com/platform/external/libavc/+/494561291a503840f385fbcd11d9bc5f4dc502b8
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Issue Tracking Patch Third Party Advisory
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2017-04-01
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Vendor Advisory

8 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
7.8 / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
1.6%
72th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

Affected Vendors

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