CVE-2015-3828: Buffer Overflow

Published Oct 1, 2015
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Updated

The MPEG4Extractor::parse3GPPMetaData function in MPEG4Extractor.cpp in libstagefright in Android before 5.1.1 LMY48I does not enforce a minimum size for UTF-16 strings containing a Byte Order Mark (BOM), which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (integer underflow and memory corruption) via crafted 3GPP metadata, aka internal bug 20923261, a related issue to CVE-2015-3826.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Google Android<=5.1

Event History

Oct 1, 2015
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2015-3828?

CVE-2015-3828 is rated as a critical vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote code execution.

2

How does CVE-2015-3828 affect affected versions of Android?

CVE-2015-3828 affects Android versions prior to 5.1.1 LMY48I where improper validation of UTF-16 strings can lead to security breaches.

3

What are the potential impacts of CVE-2015-3828?

The potential impacts of CVE-2015-3828 include arbitrary code execution and denial of service.

4

How can I mitigate the risk of CVE-2015-3828?

The best mitigation for CVE-2015-3828 is to update to Android version 5.1.1 LMY48I or later.

5

Who is affected by CVE-2015-3828?

Users of Android devices running versions prior to 5.1.1 LMY48I are affected by CVE-2015-3828.

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