CVE-2017-0587 — HIGH (7.8) — White Hats Nepal

Vulnerability Description

A remote code execution vulnerability in libmpeg2 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-35219737.

CVSS Score

7.8

HIGH

CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

REQUIRED

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Android	6.0

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-119

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98119Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://android.googlesource.com/platform/external/libmpeg2/+/a86eb798d077b9b25cIssue TrackingPatchThird Party Advisory
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2017-05-01PatchVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98119Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://android.googlesource.com/platform/external/libmpeg2/+/a86eb798d077b9b25cIssue TrackingPatchThird Party Advisory
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2017-05-01PatchVendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2017-0587?

CVE-2017-0587 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). A remote code execution vulnerability in libmpeg2 in Mediaserver could enable an attacker using a specially crafted file to cause memory corruption during media file and data processing. This issue is...

How severe is CVE-2017-0587?

CVE-2017-0587 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2017-0587?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Google Android.