CVE-2017-0596
HighSummary
A vulnerability in libstagefright in Mediaserver allows a local malicious application to execute arbitrary code within the context of a privileged process. This issue is rated as High because it could be used to gain local access to elevated capabilities, which are not normally accessible to a third-party application.
Risk Assessment
The risk to the organization involves the potential execution of malicious code, which could lead to device takeover and access to sensitive data.
Recommendation
It is recommended to update the Android system to the latest version to minimize the risk associated with this vulnerability.
Other vulnerabilities in libstagefright, Mediaserver
See all- CVE-2017-0595High
A vulnerability in libstagefright in Mediaserver could allow a local malicious application to execute arbitrary code within the context of a privileged process. This issue is rated as High because it could be used to gain local access to elevated capabilities that are not normally accessible to third-party applications.
- CVE-2017-0588High
A remote code execution vulnerability in libstagefright 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.
- CVE-2016-6706High
CVE-2016-6706 is a vulnerability in libstagefright in Mediaserver in Android 7.0 before 2016-11-01 that allows a local malicious application to execute arbitrary code within the context of a privileged process. This issue is rated as High due to the potential for gaining local access to elevated capabilities not normally accessible to third-party applications.
Original NVD description (English source)
An elevation of privilege vulnerability in libstagefright in Mediaserver could enable a local malicious application to execute arbitrary code within the context of a privileged process. This issue is rated as High because it could be used to gain local access to elevated capabilities, which are not normally accessible to a third-party application. Product: Android. Versions: 4.4.4, 5.0.2, 5.1.1, 6.0, 6.0.1, 7.0, 7.1.1. Android ID: A-34749392.