CVE-2015-3828: Buffer Overflow
First published: Thu Oct 01 2015(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.
Credit: security@android.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Android | <=5.1 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.huawei.com/en/psirt/security-advisories/hw-448928
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/76052
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1033094
- http://www1.huawei.com/en/security/psirt/security-bulletins/security-advisories/hw-448928.htm
- https://android.googlesource.com/platform/frameworks/av/+/f4f7e0c102819f039ebb1972b3dba1d3186bc1d1
- https://groups.google.com/forum/message/raw?msg=android-security-updates/Ugvu3fi6RQM/yzJvoTVrIQAJ
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
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.
What are the potential impacts of CVE-2015-3828?
The potential impacts of CVE-2015-3828 include arbitrary code execution and denial of service.
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.
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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