PT-2015-2301 · Google · Android

Published 2015-10-06 · Updated 2015-10-07 · CVE-2015-6598

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v2.0

10

High

Base vector

AV:N/AC:L/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 exists due to insufficient input validation in the libstagefright component of the Android operating system. Exploitation of this issue may allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service using a specially crafted media file.

Recommendations For 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 media files from untrusted sources to minimize the risk of exploitation.

Fix

RCE

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-20

Related Identifiers

BDU:2015-11655

CVE-2015-6598

Affected Products

Android

References · 3

• https://bdu.fstec.ru/vul/2015-11655 · Security Note
• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2015-6598 · Security Note
• https://groups.google.com/forum/message/raw?msg=android-security-updates/_Rm-lKnS2M8/dGTcilt0CAAJ · Vendor Advisory