First published: Tue Oct 06 2015(Updated: )
libstagefright in Android before 5.1.1 LMY48T allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted media file, aka internal bug 23036083.
Credit: security@android.com
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
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Android | <=5.1 |
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CVE-2015-3869 has a high severity rating due to its potential to allow remote code execution and denial of service.
To fix CVE-2015-3869, users should update their Android devices to version 5.1.1 LMY48T or later.
CVE-2015-3869 affects Android versions prior to 5.1.1 LMY48T.
Yes, CVE-2015-3869 can be exploited through specially crafted media files.
Exploitation of CVE-2015-3869 can lead to arbitrary code execution or cause a denial of service due to memory corruption.