VDB-97681 · CVE-2017-0497 · BID 96795

Google Android 7.0/7.1.1 Mediaserver access control

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Google Android 7.0/7.1.1 and classified as problematic. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the component Mediaserver. This manipulation causes access control. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2017-0497. The attack can be initiated remotely. There is not any exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Google Android 7.0/7.1.1 (Smartphone Operating System) and classified as problematic. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown part of the component Mediaserver. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a access control vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-284. The product does not restrict or incorrectly restricts access to a resource from an unauthorized actor. As an impact it is known to affect 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 Moderate because it requires an uncommon device configuration. Product: Android. Versions: 7.0, 7.1.1. Android ID: A-33300701.

The bug was discovered 03/06/2017. The weakness was released 03/08/2017 (Website). The advisory is shared at source.android.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2017-0497 since 11/29/2016. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. 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 04/20/2025). It is expected to see the exploit prices for this product increasing in the near future.MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1068 for this issue.

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 databases at SecurityFocus (BID 96795†) and SecurityTracker (ID 1037968†). Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at VDB-94929, VDB-94930, VDB-94931 and VDB-94932. Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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Class: Access control
CWE: CWE-284 / CWE-266
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Yes

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11/29/2016 🔍
03/06/2017 +97 days 🔍
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04/20/2025 +2965 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: google.com

Advisory: source.android.com
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2017-0497 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2017-0497
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-97681
SecurityFocus: 96795 - Google Android Mediaserver CVE-2017-0497 Denial of Service Vulnerability
OSVDB: - CVE-2017-0497 - Google - Android - Medium
SecurityTracker: 1037968

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

Created: 03/08/2017 11:15
Updated: 04/20/2025 03:35
Changes: 03/08/2017 11:15 (61), 09/05/2020 11:02 (5), 04/20/2025 03:35 (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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