CVE-2017-0761 Memory corruption in Android
Remote code execution in Android media framework allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted media files.
- 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-2017-0761?
CVE-2017-0761 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Google Android, published on 8 Sep 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 (libavc). Product: Android. Versions: 6.0, 6.0.1, 7.0, 7.1.1, 7.1.2, 8.0. Android ID: A-38448381.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-0761?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Google Android.
How do I fix CVE-2017-0761?
No fix has been published for CVE-2017-0761 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-2017-0761 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-0761 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Google Android
Sources
Also known as GHSA-g7q5-p4rq-xjvr.