CVE-2017-0818 Memory corruption in n/a
Attackers can exploit a memory corruption flaw in the Android media framework to execute arbitrary code or escalate privileges.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2017-0818?
CVE-2017-0818 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Google Android, published on 3 Oct 2017. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
A vulnerability in the Android media framework (n/a). Product: Android. Versions: 7.0, 7.1.1, 7.1.2, 8.0. Android ID: A-63581671.
Weakness: CWE-772
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-0818?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Google Android.
How do I fix CVE-2017-0818?
No fix has been published for CVE-2017-0818 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-2017-0818 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-0818 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Google Android
Sources
Also known as GHSA-28q4-fvwg-fpr2, UBUNTU-CVE-2017-0818.