VDB-97673 · CVE-2017-0488 · BID 96733

Google Android 6.0/6.0.1/7.0/7.1.1 Mediaserver input validation

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability identified as problematic has been detected in Google Android 6.0/6.0.1/7.0/7.1.1. This issue affects some unknown processing of the component Mediaserver. The manipulation leads to input validation. This vulnerability is listed as CVE-2017-0488. The attack may be initiated remotely. There is no available exploit.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Google Android 6.0/6.0.1/7.0/7.1.1 (Smartphone Operating System) and classified as problematic. This issue affects some unknown functionality of the component Mediaserver. 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. The summary by CVE is:

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: 6.0, 6.0.1, 7.0, 7.1.1. Android ID: A-34097213.

The bug was discovered 03/05/2017. The weakness was presented 03/08/2017 with Trend Micro (Website). The advisory is shared at source.android.com. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2017-0488 since 11/29/2016. The attack may be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is needed for a successful exploitation. It demands that the victim is doing some kind of user interaction. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available. The price for an exploit might be around USD $25k-$100k at the moment (estimation calculated on 04/07/2025). 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 2 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 databases at SecurityFocus (BID 96733†) and SecurityTracker (ID 1037968†). See VDB-94929, VDB-94930, VDB-94931 and VDB-94932 for similar entries. Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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Class: Input validation
CWE: CWE-20
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
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11/29/2016 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: google.com

Advisory: source.android.com
Organization: Trend Micro
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2017-0488 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2017-0488
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-97673
SecurityFocus: 96733 - Google Android Mediaserver Multiple Denial of Service Vulnerabilities
OSVDB: - CVE-2017-0488 - Google - Android - High
SecurityTracker: 1037968

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

Created: 03/08/2017 11:12
Updated: 04/07/2025 14:15
Changes: 03/08/2017 11:12 (61), 09/05/2020 10:12 (6), 04/07/2025 14:15 (17)
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Cache ID: 216::103

Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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