A remote code execution vulnerability in libhevc in Mediaserver could enable an attacker using a specially crafted file to cause memory corruption during media file and data processing. This issue is rated as Critical due to the possibility of remote code execution within the context of the Mediaserver process.Product: Android. Versions: 5.0.2, 5.1.1, 6.0, 6.0.1, 7.0, 7.1.1, 7.1.2. Android ID: A-34064500.
The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it reads from or writes to a memory location outside the buffer's intended boundary. This may result in read or write operations on unexpected memory locations that could be linked to other variables, data structures, or internal program data.
| Link | Tags |
|---|---|
| https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2017-06-01 | patch vendor advisory |
| http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98868 | vdb entry third party advisory |
| https://android.googlesource.com/platform/external/libhevc/+/ebaa71da6362c497310377df509651974401d258 | issue tracking patch vendor advisory |
| http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038623 | vdb entry |