VDB-110264 · CVE-2017-0873 · BID 102126

Google Android up to 8.0 Media Framework input validation

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Google Android up to 8.0. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the component Media Framework. Such manipulation leads to input validation. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2017-0873. The attack may be launched remotely. There is no exploit available. Applying a patch is advised to resolve this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Google Android up to 8.0 (Smartphone Operating System) and classified as problematic. Affected by this issue is an unknown function of the component Media Framework. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a input validation vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-20. The product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly. Impacted is availability. CVE summarizes:

A denial of service vulnerability in the Android media framework (libmpeg2). Product: Android. Versions: 6.0, 6.0.1, 7.0, 7.1.1, 7.1.2, 8.0. Android ID A-63316255.

The bug was discovered 12/06/2017. The weakness was shared 12/06/2017 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at source.android.com. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2017-0873 since 11/29/2016. The attack may be launched remotely. No form of authentication is required for exploitation. 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 $0-$5k (estimation calculated on 01/25/2021). It is expected to see the exploit prices for this product increasing in the near future.

The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 276648 (Fedora Security Update for weechat (FEDORA-2017-20dd9f26cf)).

Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at SecurityFocus (BID 102126†). The entries VDB-100479, VDB-104864, VDB-107387 and VDB-110232 are related to this item. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

Productinfo

Type

Smartphone Operating System

Vendor

Google

Name

Android

Version

License

free

Website

Vendor: https://www.google.com/

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.4
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.3

VulDB Base Score: 4.3
VulDB Temp Score: 4.1
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Input validation
CWE: CWE-20
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Patch
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Timelineinfo

11/29/2016 🔍
12/01/2017 +367 days 🔍
12/06/2017 +5 days 🔍
12/06/2017 +0 days 🔍
12/06/2017 +0 days 🔍
12/06/2017 +0 days 🔍
01/25/2021 +1146 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: google.com

Advisory: source.android.com
Researcher: Mingjian Zhou
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2017-0873 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2017-0873
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-110264
SecurityFocus: 102126 - Google Android Media Framework Components Multiple Security Vulnerabilities

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

Created: 12/06/2017 22:07
Updated: 01/25/2021 19:37
Changes: 12/06/2017 22:07 (63), 12/12/2019 11:06 (4), 01/25/2021 19:37 (3)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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