CVE-2017-0716 Memory corruption in Android

High 7.8 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a flaw in the Android media framework's libmpeg2 library.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Local or same network only
Victim action needed
A user has to click or open something
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2017-0716?

CVE-2017-0716 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Google Android, published on 9 Aug 2017. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

A remote code execution vulnerability in the Android media framework (libmpeg2). Product: Android. Versions: 6.0, 6.0.1, 7.0, 7.1.1, 7.1.2. Android ID: A-37203196.

Weakness: CWE-129

Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-0716?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Google Android.

How do I fix CVE-2017-0716?

No fix has been published for CVE-2017-0716 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.

Is CVE-2017-0716 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-0716 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-4q4f-x5q2-qx7m.

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