CVE-2017-0757
Description
A remote code execution vulnerability in the Android media framework (libavc). Product: Android. Versions: 6.0, 6.0.1, 7.0, 7.1.1, 7.1.2. Android ID: A-36006815.
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A remote code execution vulnerability in Android's libavc media library allows arbitrary code execution via a crafted file.
Vulnerability
A remote code execution vulnerability exists in the libavc library of Android's media framework. The bug can be triggered when processing specially crafted media files. Affected versions: Android 6.0, 6.0.1, 7.0, 7.1.1, and 7.1.2 [1].
Exploitation
An attacker can exploit this vulnerability by delivering a malicious media file to a user and convincing them to open it. No authentication is required, but user interaction is necessary. The crafted file triggers the vulnerability in libavc, leading to memory corruption that allows arbitrary code execution.
Impact
Successful exploitation results in arbitrary code execution within the context of the media server process. This could allow an attacker to gain elevated privileges or access sensitive data depending on the application processing the file.
Mitigation
The vulnerability was fixed in the Android September 2017 security patch level. Users are advised to update their devices to a build that includes this patch. There is no known workaround for affected versions without the update [1].
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Affected products
7cpe:2.3:o:google:android:6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*+ 6 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:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:google:android:7.1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- (no CPE)range: 6.0
Patches
0No patches discovered yet.
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References
2- source.android.com/security/bulletin/2017-09-01nvdPatchVendor Advisory
- www.securityfocus.com/bid/100649nvdThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
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