CVE-2017-0878 — HIGH (8.8) — White Hats Nepal

Vulnerability Description

A remote code execution vulnerability in the Android media framework (libhevc). Product: Android. Versions: 8.0. Android ID A-65186291.

CVSS Score

8.8

HIGH

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

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

REQUIRED

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Android	8.0

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-20

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102126Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2017-12-01Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102126Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2017-12-01Vendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2017-0878?

CVE-2017-0878 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). A remote code execution vulnerability in the Android media framework (libhevc). Product: Android. Versions: 8.0. Android ID A-65186291.

How severe is CVE-2017-0878?

CVE-2017-0878 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2017-0878?

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