SB2017051243 - Buffer overflow in Google, Google Android
Published: May 12, 2017 Updated: August 8, 2020
Security Bulletin ID
SB2017051243
Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Remote access
Highest impact
Code execution
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Buffer overflow (CVE-ID: CVE-2017-0591)
The vulnerability allows a remote non-authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code.
A remote code execution vulnerability in libavc 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, 7.1.2. Android ID: A-34097672.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.