CVE-2017-0391

Name: CVE-2017-0391
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-01-12T20:59:02.28+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.68%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-0391 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. A denial of service vulnerability in decoder/ihevcd_decode.c in libhevc in Mediaserver could enable a remote attacker to use a specially crafted file to cause a device hang or reboot. This issue is rated as High due to the possibility of remote denial of service. EPSS estimates a 0.68% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A denial of service vulnerability in decoder/ihevcd_decode.c in libhevc in Mediaserver could enable a remote attacker to use a specially crafted file to cause a device hang or reboot. This issue is rated as High due to the possibility of remote denial of service. Product: Android. Versions: 6.0, 6.0.1, 7.0, 7.1. Android ID: A-32322258.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.68%

47.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Android	6.0
Google	Android	6.0.1
Google	Android	7.0
Google	Android	7.1.0

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95230Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038623
https://android.googlesource.com/platform/external/libhevc/+/a33f6725d7e9f92330f995ce2dcf4faa33f6433fIssue Tracking, Patch
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2017-01-01.htmlVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95230Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038623
https://android.googlesource.com/platform/external/libhevc/+/a33f6725d7e9f92330f995ce2dcf4faa33f6433fIssue Tracking, Patch
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2017-01-01.htmlVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jan 12, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-0391?

How severe is CVE-2017-0391?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-0391 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.68% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-0391?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST