PT-2015-2300 · Google · Android

Published 2015-10-06 · Updated 2015-10-07 · CVE-2015-6596

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v2.0

9.3

High

Base vector

AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions Android versions prior to 5.1.1 LMY48T

Description The issue is related to the mediaserver component in the Android operating system, which has inadequate access control to certain functions. This can be exploited by a remote attacker using a specially crafted application to gain privileges.

Recommendations For Android versions prior to 5.1.1 LMY48T, update to version 5.1.1 LMY48T or later to resolve the issue. As a temporary workaround, consider restricting the use of the mediaserver component until a patch is available.

Fix

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-264

Related Identifiers

BDU:2015-11654

CVE-2015-6596

Affected Products

Android

References · 3

• https://bdu.fstec.ru/vul/2015-11654 · Security Note
• https://groups.google.com/forum/message/raw?msg=android-security-updates/_Rm-lKnS2M8/dGTcilt0CAAJ · Vendor Advisory
• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2015-6596 · Security Note