What is the severity of CVE-2015-3870?

CVE-2015-3870 has a critical severity rating due to the potential for remote code execution or denial of service.

How do I fix CVE-2015-3870?

To fix CVE-2015-3870, update your Android device to version 5.1.1 LMY48T or later.

What versions of Android are affected by CVE-2015-3870?

CVE-2015-3870 affects Android versions prior to 5.1.1 LMY48T.

What type of attack does CVE-2015-3870 facilitate?

CVE-2015-3870 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted media file.

Is CVE-2015-3870 considered a memory corruption vulnerability?

Yes, CVE-2015-3870 is classified as a memory corruption vulnerability that can lead to denial of service.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2015-3870

critical

CWE

119

6/10/2015

6/8/2024

CVE-2015-3870: Buffer Overflow

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 22771132.

Credit: security@android.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Google Android	<=5.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2015-3870?
CVE-2015-3870 has a critical severity rating due to the potential for remote code execution or denial of service.
How do I fix CVE-2015-3870?
To fix CVE-2015-3870, update your Android device to version 5.1.1 LMY48T or later.
What versions of Android are affected by CVE-2015-3870?
CVE-2015-3870 affects Android versions prior to 5.1.1 LMY48T.
What type of attack does CVE-2015-3870 facilitate?
CVE-2015-3870 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted media file.
Is CVE-2015-3870 considered a memory corruption vulnerability?
Yes, CVE-2015-3870 is classified as a memory corruption vulnerability that can lead to denial of service.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2015-3870?
CVE-2015-3870 has a critical severity rating due to the potential for remote code execution or denial of service.
How do I fix CVE-2015-3870?
To fix CVE-2015-3870, update your Android device to version 5.1.1 LMY48T or later.
What versions of Android are affected by CVE-2015-3870?
CVE-2015-3870 affects Android versions prior to 5.1.1 LMY48T.
What type of attack does CVE-2015-3870 facilitate?
CVE-2015-3870 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted media file.
Is CVE-2015-3870 considered a memory corruption vulnerability?
Yes, CVE-2015-3870 is classified as a memory corruption vulnerability that can lead to denial of service.