VDB-97656 · CVE-2017-0471 · BID 96717

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

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Google Android 6.0/6.0.1/7.0/7.1.1. It has been declared as very critical. This impacts an unknown function of the component Mediaserver. The manipulation results in memory corruption. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2017-0471. The attack can be executed remotely. There is not any exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Google Android 6.0/6.0.1/7.0/7.1.1 (Smartphone Operating System). It has been classified as very critical. Affected is some unknown processing of the component Mediaserver. The manipulation with an unknown input 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 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. Android ID: A-33816782.

The bug was discovered 03/06/2017. The weakness was released 03/08/2017 with Trend Micro (Website). The advisory is shared for download at source.android.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2017-0471 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 $25k-$100k (estimation calculated on 03/23/2025). 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 1 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $100k and more.

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

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at SecurityFocus (BID 96717†) and SecurityTracker (ID 1037968†). Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at VDB-94929, VDB-94930, VDB-94931 and VDB-94932. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Physical: Partially
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: google.com

Advisory: source.android.com
Organization: Trend Micro
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CVE: CVE-2017-0471 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2017-0471
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-97656
SecurityFocus: 96717 - Google Android Mediaserver Multiple Remote Code Execution Vulnerabilities
OSVDB: - CVE-2017-0471 - Google - Android - High
SecurityTracker: 1037968

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

Created: 03/08/2017 11:07
Updated: 03/23/2025 20:17
Changes: 03/08/2017 11:07 (61), 09/04/2020 21:15 (6), 03/23/2025 20:17 (16)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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