#VU38487 Improper Validation of Array Index in Google Android - CVE-2017-0716

Vulnerability identifier: #VU38487

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 6.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2017-0716

CWE-ID: CWE-129

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Google Android
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

Vendor: Google

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote non-authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code.

A remote code execution vulnerability in the Android media framework (libmpeg2). Product: Android. Versions: 6.0, 6.0.1, 7.0, 7.1.1, 7.1.2. Android ID: A-37203196.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Google Android: 6.0 - 6.0.1, 7.0 - 7.1.2

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External links
https://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100204
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2017-08-01

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.