SB2017051238 - NULL pointer dereference in Google, Google Android
Published: May 12, 2017 Updated: August 8, 2020
Security Bulletin ID
SB2017051238
Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Remote access
Highest impact
Denial of service
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) NULL pointer dereference (CVE-ID: CVE-2017-0635)
The vulnerability allows a remote non-authenticated attacker to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.
A remote denial of service vulnerability in HevcUtils.cpp in libstagefright in Mediaserver could enable an attacker to use a specially crafted file to cause a device hang or reboot. This issue is rated as Low due to details specific to the vulnerability. Product: Android. Versions: 7.0, 7.1.1, 7.1.2. Android ID: A-35467107.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.