CVE-2017-0541

Name: CVE-2017-0541
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-04-07T22:59:00.34+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 4.96%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-0541 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. A remote code execution vulnerability in sonivox 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. EPSS estimates a 4.96% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A remote code execution vulnerability in sonivox 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: 4.4.4, 5.0.2, 5.1.1, 6.0, 6.0.1, 7.0, 7.1.1. Android ID: A-34031018.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

4.96%

91.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-119

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Android	4.0
Google	Android	4.0.1
Google	Android	4.0.2
Google	Android	4.0.3
Google	Android	4.0.4
Google	Android	4.1
Google	Android	4.1.2
Google	Android	4.2
Google	Android	4.2.1
Google	Android	4.2.2
Google	Android	4.3
Google	Android	4.3.1
Google	Android	4.4
Google	Android	4.4.1
Google	Android	4.4.2
Google	Android	4.4.3
Google	Android	4.4.4
Google	Android	5.0
Google	Android	5.0.1
Google	Android	5.0.2
Google	Android	5.1
Google	Android	5.1.0
Google	Android	5.1.1
Google	Android	6.0
Google	Android	6.0.1
Google	Android	7.0
Google	Android	7.1.0
Google	Android	7.1.1

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97330Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038201
https://android.googlesource.com/platform/external/sonivox/+/56d153259cc3e16a6a0014199a2317dde333c978Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/JiounDai/CVE-2017-0541
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2017-04-01Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97330Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038201
https://android.googlesource.com/platform/external/sonivox/+/56d153259cc3e16a6a0014199a2317dde333c978Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/JiounDai/CVE-2017-0541
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2017-04-01Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Apr 7, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-0541?

How severe is CVE-2017-0541?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-0541 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 4.96% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-0541?

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