CVE-2017-0591 json
A remote code execution vulnerability in libavc in Mediaserver could enable an attacker using a specially crafted file to cause memory corr…
published 2017-05-12 9 y ago modified 2026-06-17 4 mo ago also EUVD-2017-0945
- cvss
- 7.8
- version 3.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 1.5%
- EPSS 1.5% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 74%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
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.
Patch / fix
Exploit prediction
1.53% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 74% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 3.0 | 7.8 | CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
| NVD | 2.0 | 9.3 | AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C |
Affected products
- Google Inc. Android
Classification
- Weakness
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- CWE-119 Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer
References
-
android.googlesource.com
/platform/external/libavc/+/5c3fd5d93a268abb20ff22f26009535b40db3c7d
issue-tracking, patch, third-party-advisory
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source.android.com
/security/bulletin/2017-05-01
patch, vendor-advisory
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securityfocus.com
/bid/98124
vdb-entry, third-party-advisory
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2017-0591
- NVD CVE-2017-0591
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