High severity7.8NVD Advisory· Published Apr 7, 2017· Updated Jun 17, 2026
CVE-2017-0542
CVE-2017-0542
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-33934721.
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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/+/33ef7de9ddc8ea7eb9cbc440d1cf89957a0c267bnvdIssue 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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