CVE Catalog

CVE-2017-0476

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

A remote code execution vulnerability in AOSP Messaging could enable an attacker using a specially crafted file to cause memory corruption during media file and data processing.

Risk Assessment

This issue is rated as High due to the possibility of remote code execution within the context of an unprivileged process, posing a significant security threat.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update the Android system to the latest version to mitigate this vulnerability and to monitor applications for suspicious media files.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

A remote code execution vulnerability in AOSP Messaging could enable an attacker using a specially crafted file to cause memory corruption during media file and data processing. This issue is rated as High due to the possibility of remote code execution within the context of an unprivileged process. Product: Android. Versions: 6.0, 6.0.1, 7.0, 7.1.1. Android ID: A-33388925.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS