CVE-2017-0818 Memory corruption in n/a

High 7.5 Published Updated

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.

All Google Android vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-28q4-fvwg-fpr2, UBUNTU-CVE-2017-0818.

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