Cloud Defense Logo

Products

Solutions

Company

CVE-2017-0485 : What You Need to Know

Learn about CVE-2017-0485, a high severity Android Mediaserver vulnerability allowing remote attackers to cause denial of service. Find mitigation steps and updates here.

Android Mediaserver vulnerability leading to denial of service.

Understanding CVE-2017-0485

A vulnerability in Android's Mediaserver could allow remote attackers to cause denial of service by exploiting a crafted file.

What is CVE-2017-0485?

        The vulnerability in Mediaserver could lead to device hang or reboot when triggered by a malicious file.
        Rated as High severity, it poses a significant risk of denial of service.

The Impact of CVE-2017-0485

        Attackers can remotely cause a device to hang or reboot, disrupting normal operations.
        Denial of service attacks can impact device availability and performance.

Technical Details of CVE-2017-0485

Affects Android versions 6.0, 6.0.1, 7.0, and 7.1.1

Vulnerability Description

        Exploitable vulnerability in Mediaserver
        Allows attackers to remotely cause device hang or reboot

Affected Systems and Versions

        Product: Android
        Versions: 6.0, 6.0.1, 7.0, 7.1.1

Exploitation Mechanism

        Attackers exploit the vulnerability by using a specially crafted file

Mitigation and Prevention

Immediate Steps to Take

        Apply security patches provided by Google promptly
        Avoid downloading files from untrusted sources
        Monitor device behavior for any unusual activities Long-Term Security Practices
        Regularly update device software to the latest versions
        Implement security best practices to prevent similar vulnerabilities
        Educate users on safe browsing habits and file downloads

Patching and Updates

        Google may release security updates to address this vulnerability

Popular CVEs

CVE Id

Published Date

Is your System Free of Underlying Vulnerabilities?
Find Out Now