CVE-2017-0877 Memory corruption in Android
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via the Android media framework libavc component, requiring OS updates.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2017-0877?
CVE-2017-0877 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Google Android, published on 6 Dec 2017. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, 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. Android ID A-66372937.
Weakness: CWE-20
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-0877?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Google Android.
How do I fix CVE-2017-0877?
No fix has been published for CVE-2017-0877 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-2017-0877 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-0877 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Google Android
Sources
Also known as GHSA-26v4-76jx-c7r4.