Google Android up to 7.1.2 Mediaserver Media File memory corruption

Summaryinfo

A vulnerability labeled as critical has been found in Google Android 6.0/6.0.1/7.0/7.1.1/7.1.2. This issue affects some unknown processing of the component Mediaserver. The manipulation as part of Media File results in memory corruption. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2017-0591. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. No exploit is available. Applying a patch is advised to resolve this issue.

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A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Google Android 6.0/6.0.1/7.0/7.1.1/7.1.2 (Smartphone Operating System). Affected is an unknown part of the component Mediaserver. The manipulation as part of a Media File leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as 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. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

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, 7.1.2. Android ID: A-34097672.

The bug was discovered 05/01/2017. The weakness was published 05/12/2017 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at android.googlesource.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2017-0591 since 11/29/2016. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The current price for an exploit might be approx. USD $5k-$25k (estimation calculated on 05/13/2017). 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 11 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $25k-$100k.

Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at SecurityFocus (BID 98124†). Similar entries are available at VDB-101164, VDB-101163, VDB-101162 and VDB-101161. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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• Smartphone Operating System

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• Google

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• Android

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• 6.0
• 6.0.1
• 7.0
• 7.1.1
• 7.1.2

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• free

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• Vendor: https://www.google.com/

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