#VU38861 Input validation error in Google Android - CVE-2017-0642

Vulnerability identifier: #VU38861

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 4.6 [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: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Google Android
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

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.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Google Android: 5.0.2 - 5.1.1, 6.0 - 6.0.1, 7.0 - 7.1.2

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External links
https://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98868
https://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038623
https://android.googlesource.com/platform/external/libhevc/+/913d9e8d93d6b81bb8eac3fc2c1426651f5b259d
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2017-06-01

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.