CVE-2017-0720

HIGH

Android 5.0.2 5.1.1 6.0 6.0.1 7.0 7.1.1 7.1.2 - Remote Code Execution in Media Framework libhevc

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 1 public exploit for CVE-2017-0720. PoCs published by codecat007.

AI-analyzed exploit summary The repository contains a detailed AddressSanitizer log demonstrating a heap-buffer-overflow in the libhevc decoder (ihevcd_iquant_itrans_recon_ctb) when processing a malformed HEVC file. The log provides stack traces and memory corruption details, confirming the vulnerability in Android's media framework.

Description

A remote code execution vulnerability in the Android media framework (libhevc). 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-37430213.

Exploits (1)

github WRITEUP 8 stars
by codecat007 · cpoc
https://github.com/codecat007/cvehub/tree/main/android/CVE-2017-0720

The repository contains a detailed AddressSanitizer log demonstrating a heap-buffer-overflow in the libhevc decoder (ihevcd_iquant_itrans_recon_ctb) when processing a malformed HEVC file. The log provides stack traces and memory corruption details, confirming the vulnerability in Android's media framework.

Classification
Writeup 90%
Attack Type
Rce
Complexity
Moderate
Reliability
Reliable
Target: Android media framework (libhevc)
No auth needed
Prerequisites: malformed HEVC file
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 27, 2026 Full analysis →

References (2)

Core 2
Core References
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_bid
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100204
Patch, Vendor Advisory x_refsource_confirm
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2017-08-01

Scores

CVSS v3 7.8
EPSS 0.0032
EPSS Percentile 55.1%
Attack Vector LOCAL
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Details

CWE
CWE-252
Status published
Products (19)
google/android 5.0
google/android 5.0.1
google/android 5.0.2
google/android 5.1
google/android 5.1.0
google/android 5.1.1
google/android 6.0
google/android 6.0.1
google/android 7.0
google/android 7.1.0
... and 9 more
Published Aug 09, 2017
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026