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Unscored CVE-2017-0591 EUVD-2017-0945GHSA-h9cj-5pxp-v3gc

A remote code execution vulnerability in libavc in Mediaserver could enable an attacker using a specially crafted file to cause memory corr…

Published May 12, 2017 · Updated Aug 5, 2024 · Assigned by google_android

Description

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.

Affected products

VendorProductAffectedFixed
Google Android 6.0, 6.0.1, 7.0, 7.1.1, 7.1.2 —

Fixed in Linux distributions

Distributions backport fixes, so the version that fixes this vulnerability differs per release — upgrade to at least the version shown. From the distributions' security trackers and advisories.

ReleasePackageFixed inAdvisory
Ubuntu 16.04 LTS android No fix yet —

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