VDB-97668 · CVE-2017-0483 · BID 96733

Google Android up to 7.1.1 Mediaserver input validation

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Google Android up to 7.1.1 and classified as problematic. Affected is an unknown function of the component Mediaserver. The manipulation results in input validation. This vulnerability was named CVE-2017-0483. The attack may be performed from remote. There is no available exploit.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in Google Android up to 7.1.1 (Smartphone Operating System). Affected is an unknown code of the component Mediaserver. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a input validation vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as 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. This is going to have an impact on availability. CVE summarizes:

A denial of service vulnerability in Mediaserver could enable an attacker to use a specially crafted file to cause a device hang or reboot. This issue is rated as High severity due to the possibility of remote denial of service. Product: Android. Versions: 5.0.2, 5.1.1, 6.0, 6.0.1, 7.0, 7.1.1. Android ID: A-33137046.

The bug was discovered 03/06/2017. The weakness was presented 03/08/2017 with Trend Micro (Website). The advisory is shared for download at source.android.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2017-0483 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 09/05/2020). 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 $5k-$25k.

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 vulnerability database at SecurityFocus (BID 96733†). See VDB-94929, VDB-94930, VDB-94931 and VDB-94932 for similar entries. Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

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Class: Input validation
CWE: CWE-20
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Vendor: google.com

Advisory: source.android.com
Organization: Trend Micro
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2017-0483 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2017-0483
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-97668
SecurityFocus: 96733 - Google Android Mediaserver Multiple Denial of Service Vulnerabilities
OSVDB: - CVE-2017-0483 - Google - Android - High

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

Created: 03/08/2017 11:11
Updated: 09/05/2020 09:06
Changes: 03/08/2017 11:11 (61), 09/05/2020 09:06 (6)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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