High severity7.8NVD Advisory· Published Apr 7, 2017· Updated Jun 17, 2026
CVE-2017-0538
CVE-2017-0538
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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Affected products
8cpe:2.3:o:google:android:6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*+ 5 more
- cpe:2.3:o:google:android:6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:google:android:6.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:google:android:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:google:android:7.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:google:android:7.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- (no CPE)range: Android-6.0
- Range: 6.0, 6.0.1, 7.0, 7.1.1
Patches
Vulnerability mechanics
References
4- android.googlesource.com/platform/external/libavc/+/494561291a503840f385fbcd11d9bc5f4dc502b8nvdIssue TrackingPatchThird Party Advisory
- www.securityfocus.com/bid/97330nvdThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- source.android.com/security/bulletin/2017-04-01nvdVendor Advisory
- www.securitytracker.com/id/1038201nvd
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