CVE-2017-0406
A remote code execution vulnerability in Mediaserver could enable an attacker using a specially crafted file to cause memory corruption during media file and data processing.
Does this matter?
High impact if exploited, but EPSS currently rates exploitation as unlikely (1.86%). Schedule it in the normal patch cycle and watch for a rise in EPSS or a public exploit.
Description
A remote code execution vulnerability 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. This affects the libhevc library. Product: Android. Versions: 6.0, 6.0.1, 7.0, 7.1.1. Android ID: A-32915871.
- CVSS 3.0
- 7.8 HIGHCVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
- EPSS
- 1.86% probability · 79th percentile
- Public exploits
- None in Exploit-DB
- CISA KEV
- Not listed
- Weakness
- CWE-119
- Affected
- google/android
- Source
- security@android.com
EPSS moved from 3.1% on 21 September 2026 to 1.9% on 27 October 2026.
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96046Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037798
- https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2017-02-01.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96046Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037798
- https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2017-02-01.htmlVendor Advisory
Source: NVD record, EPSS from FIRST.org, KEV from CISA, exploits from Exploit-DB. Refreshed daily. Download this record as JSON.