VDB-96670 · CVE-2017-0407 · BID 96046

Google Android 6.0/6.0.1/7.0/7.1.1 Mediaserver memory corruption

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A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Google Android 6.0/6.0.1/7.0/7.1.1 (Smartphone Operating System). This vulnerability affects an unknown function of the component Mediaserver. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-119. The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it can read from or write to a memory location that is outside of the intended boundary of the buffer. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

A remote code execution vulnerability 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. This affects the libhevc library. Product: Android. Versions: 6.0, 6.0.1, 7.0, 7.1.1. Android ID: A-32873375.

The bug was discovered 02/06/2017. The weakness was published 02/08/2017 with Alibaba (Website). The advisory is available at source.android.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2017-0407 since 11/29/2016. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available. The structure of the vulnerability defines a possible price range of USD $25k-$100k at the moment (estimation calculated on 11/12/2022). It is expected to see the exploit prices for this product increasing in the near future.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 2 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $25k-$100k.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

Similar entries are available at 96659, 96660, 96661 and 96662.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.0
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Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
ATT&CK: Unknown

Local: No
Remote: Yes

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11/29/2016 🔍
02/06/2017 +69 days 🔍
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02/08/2017 +2 days 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: google.com

Advisory: source.android.com
Organization: Alibaba
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2017-0407 (🔍)
SecurityTracker: 1037798
SecurityFocus: 96046 - Google Android Mediaserver Multiple Remote Code Execution Vulnerabilities
OSVDB: - CVE-2017-0407 - Google - Android - High

scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20150917
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Entryinfo

Created: 02/08/2017 21:07
Updated: 11/12/2022 08:31
Changes: 02/08/2017 21:07 (66), 08/13/2020 21:45 (1), 11/12/2022 08:31 (2)
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