#VU39245 Buffer overflow in Google Android - CVE-2017-0539

Vulnerability identifier: #VU39245

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-2017-0539

CWE-ID: CWE-119

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 libhevc 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: 5.0.2, 5.1.1, 6.0, 6.0.1, 7.0, 7.1.1. Android ID: A-33864300.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Google Android: 5.0 - 5.1.1, 6.0 - 6.0.1, 7.0 - 7.1.1

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External links
https://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97330
https://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038201
https://android.googlesource.com/platform/external/libhevc/+/1ab5ce7e42feccd49e49752e6f58f9097ac5d254
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2017-04-01

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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.