CVE-2017-0557

Name: CVE-2017-0557
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-04-07T22:59:00.84+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.60%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-0557 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. An information disclosure vulnerability in libmpeg2 in Mediaserver could enable a local malicious application to access data outside of its permission levels. This issue is rated as Moderate because it could be used to access data without permission. EPSS estimates a 0.60% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An information disclosure vulnerability in libmpeg2 in Mediaserver could enable a local malicious application to access data outside of its permission levels. This issue is rated as Moderate because it could be used to access data without permission. Product: Android. Versions: 6.0, 6.0.1, 7.0, 7.1.1. Android ID: A-34093073.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.60%

44.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-200

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
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/97332Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038201
https://android.googlesource.com/platform/external/libmpeg2/+/227c1f829127405e21dab1664393050c652ef71eIssue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2017-04-01Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97332Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038201
https://android.googlesource.com/platform/external/libmpeg2/+/227c1f829127405e21dab1664393050c652ef71eIssue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
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-2017-0557?

How severe is CVE-2017-0557?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-0557 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.60% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-0557?

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