#VU38861 Input validation error in Google Android - CVE-2017-0642
Published: June 14, 2017 / Updated: August 8, 2020
Vulnerability identifier: #VU38861
Vulnerability risk: Medium
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:N/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green
CVE-ID: CVE-2017-0642
CWE-ID: CWE-20
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Google Android
Google Android
Software vendor:
Google
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote non-authenticated attacker to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.
A remote denial of service vulnerability in libhevc in Mediaserver could enable an attacker to use a specially crafted file to cause a device hang or reboot. This issue is rated as High severity due to the possibility of remote denial of service. Product: Android. Versions: 5.0.2, 5.1.1, 6.0, 6.0.1, 7.0, 7.1.1, 7.1.2. Android ID: A-34819017.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.