CVE-2017-0540 json
A remote code execution vulnerability in libhevc in Mediaserver could enable an attacker using a specially crafted file to cause memory cor…
published 2017-04-07 9 y ago modified 2026-06-17 4 mo ago also EUVD-2017-0894
- cvss
- 7.8
- version 3.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 2.3%
- EPSS 2.3% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 83%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
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. Android ID: A-33966031.
Patch / fix
Exploit prediction
2.32% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 83% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-09).
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 3.0 | 7.8 | CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
| NVD | 2.0 | 9.3 | AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C |
Affected products
- Google Inc. Android
Classification
- Weakness
-
- CWE-119 Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer
References
-
android.googlesource.com
/platform/external/libhevc/+/01ca88bb6c5bdd44e071f8effebe12f1d7da9853
issue-tracking, patch, third-party-advisory
-
source.android.com
/security/bulletin/2017-04-01
third-party-advisory, vdb-entry
- source.android.com /security/bulletin/2017-07-01
-
securityfocus.com
/bid/97330
vdb-entry, third-party-advisory
-
securitytracker.com
/id/1038201
vdb-entry
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2017-0540
- NVD CVE-2017-0540
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