CVE-2017-0642

Name: CVE-2017-0642
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-06-14T13:29:00.387+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.71%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-0642 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. A remote denial of service vulnerability in libhevc in Mediaserver could enable an attacker to use a specially crafted file to cause a device hang or reboot. This issue is rated as High severity due to the possibility of remote denial of service. EPSS estimates a 0.71% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A remote denial of service vulnerability in libhevc in Mediaserver could enable an attacker to use a specially crafted file to cause a device hang or reboot. This issue is rated as High severity due to the possibility of remote denial of service. Product: Android. Versions: 5.0.2, 5.1.1, 6.0, 6.0.1, 7.0, 7.1.1, 7.1.2. Android ID: A-34819017.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.71%

48.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Android	5.0.2
Google	Android	5.1.1
Google	Android	6.0
Google	Android	6.0.1
Google	Android	7.0
Google	Android	7.1.1
Google	Android	7.1.2

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98868Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038623
https://android.googlesource.com/platform/external/libhevc/+/913d9e8d93d6b81bb8eac3fc2c1426651f5b259dMailing List, Vendor Advisory
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2017-06-01Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98868Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038623
https://android.googlesource.com/platform/external/libhevc/+/913d9e8d93d6b81bb8eac3fc2c1426651f5b259dMailing List, Vendor Advisory
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2017-06-01Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jun 14, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-0642?

How severe is CVE-2017-0642?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-0642 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.71% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-0642?

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