CVE-2017-0644: A remote denial of service vulnerability in Mediaserver could enable an attacker to use a specially crafted...

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2017-0644 is an Android Mediaserver flaw where a specially crafted file could remotely make a device hang or reboot. The business impact is availability loss on older Android devices, not data theft based on the provided sources. Android rated it High because the attack could be remote denial of service. Exposure is most likely in legacy Android fleets still running the listed versions, especially devices that process untrusted media files. Devices updated with the relevant Android security bulletin fixes, or no longer on affected versions, are less likely exposed. Prioritize remediation for legacy Android devices in operational roles, kiosks, field fleets, or sensitive workflows. This is mainly an availability and reliability risk, but unsupported devices also signal broader security debt. Mitigation focus: Apply Android vendor updates covering the June 2017 security bulletin.; Confirm OEM patch availability for affected device models.; Retire or isolate unsupported Android 4.4.4 through 6.0.1 devices..

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Jun 13, 2026, 04:43 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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