CVE-2017-0855

Name: CVE-2017-0855
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-01-12T23:29:00.267+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.73%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-0855 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. In MPEG4Extractor.cpp, there are several places where functions return early without cleaning up internal buffers which could lead to memory leaks. This could lead to remote denial of service of a critical system process with no additional execution privileges needed. EPSS estimates a 1.73% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In MPEG4Extractor.cpp, there are several places where functions return early without cleaning up internal buffers which could lead to memory leaks. This could lead to remote denial of service of a critical system process with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Product: Android. Versions: 5.1.1, 6.0, 6.0.1, 7.0, 7.1.1, 7.1.2, 8.0. Android ID: A-64452857.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.73%

74.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-772

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
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
Google	Android	8.0

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102414Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040106Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2018-01-01Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102414Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040106Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2018-01-01Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jan 12, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-0855?

How severe is CVE-2017-0855?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-0855 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.73% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-0855?

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Source: NVD / NIST