CVE-2017-0855

Description

In MPEG4Extractor.cpp, there are several places where functions return early without cleaning up internal buffers which could lead to memory leaks. This could lead to remote denial of service of a critical system process with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Product: Android. Versions: 5.1.1, 6.0, 6.0.1, 7.0, 7.1.1, 7.1.2, 8.0. Android ID: A-64452857.

Category

7.5
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 2.29% Top 20%
Vendor Advisory android.com
Affected: Google Inc. Android
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2018-01-01 patch vendor advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040106 vdb entry third party advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102414 vdb entry third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-0855?
CVE-2017-0855 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2017-0855?
To fix CVE-2017-0855, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2017-0855 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2017-0855 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~2% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2017-0855?
CVE-2017-0855 affects Google Inc. Android.
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