CVE-2017-0719 Memory corruption in Android
A remote code execution vulnerability in the Android media framework's MPEG2 decoder allows attackers to execute arbitrary code.
- 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-2017-0719?
CVE-2017-0719 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 (mpeg2 decoder). Product: Android. Versions: 6.0, 6.0.1, 7.0, 7.1.1, 7.1.2. Android ID: A-37273673.
Weakness: CWE-772
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-0719?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Google Android.
How do I fix CVE-2017-0719?
No fix has been published for CVE-2017-0719 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-2017-0719 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-0719 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Google Android
Sources
Also known as GHSA-mvfv-547p-mcwm.