CVE-2017-0497

MEDIUM

Android 7.0, 7.1.1 - Denial of Service via Mediaserver Crafted File

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 1 public exploit for CVE-2017-0497. PoCs published by codecat007.

AI-analyzed exploit summary The repository contains only a README.md file that redirects to an external link for details about CVE-2017-0497, a DoS vulnerability in Mediaserver. No actual exploit code or technical analysis is provided.

Description

A denial of service vulnerability in Mediaserver could enable an attacker to use a specially crafted file to cause a device hang or reboot. This issue is rated as Moderate because it requires an uncommon device configuration. Product: Android. Versions: 7.0, 7.1.1. Android ID: A-33300701.

Exploits (1)

github SUSPICIOUS 8 stars
by codecat007 · cpoc
https://github.com/codecat007/cvehub/tree/main/android/CVE-2017-0497

The repository contains only a README.md file that redirects to an external link for details about CVE-2017-0497, a DoS vulnerability in Mediaserver. No actual exploit code or technical analysis is provided.

Classification
Suspicious 90%
Attack Type
Dos
Complexity
Theoretical
Reliability
Theoretical
Target: Android Mediaserver
No auth needed
Prerequisites: none
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 27, 2026 Full analysis →

References (4)

Core 4
Core References
Vendor Advisory x_refsource_confirm
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2017-03-01
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_sectrack
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037968
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_bid
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96795

Scores

CVSS v3 4.7
EPSS 0.0015
EPSS Percentile 35.2%
Attack Vector LOCAL
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Details

Status published
Products (5)
google/android 7.0
google/android 7.1.0
google/android 7.1.1
Google Inc./Android Android-7.0
Google Inc./Android Android-7.1.1
Published Mar 08, 2017
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026