What is the severity of CVE-2015-3873?

CVE-2015-3873 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential to execute arbitrary code and cause denial of service.

How do I fix CVE-2015-3873?

To fix CVE-2015-3873, update your Android device to version 5.1.1 LMY48T or later.

Who is affected by CVE-2015-3873?

CVE-2015-3873 affects all Android versions prior to 5.1.1 LMY48T.

What type of attacks can exploit CVE-2015-3873?

CVE-2015-3873 can be exploited using crafted media files that lead to memory corruption.

What components in Android are impacted by CVE-2015-3873?

CVE-2015-3873 specifically affects the libstagefright component in Android.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2015-3873

critical

CWE

119

6/10/2015

6/8/2024

CVE-2015-3873: 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 bugs 23016072, 23248776, 23247055, 22845824, 22008959, 21814993, 21048776, 20718524, 20674674, 22388975, 20674086, 21443020, and 22077698, a different vulnerability than CVE-2015-7716.

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-2015-3873?
CVE-2015-3873 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential to execute arbitrary code and cause denial of service.
How do I fix CVE-2015-3873?
To fix CVE-2015-3873, update your Android device to version 5.1.1 LMY48T or later.
Who is affected by CVE-2015-3873?
CVE-2015-3873 affects all Android versions prior to 5.1.1 LMY48T.
What type of attacks can exploit CVE-2015-3873?
CVE-2015-3873 can be exploited using crafted media files that lead to memory corruption.
What components in Android are impacted by CVE-2015-3873?
CVE-2015-3873 specifically affects the libstagefright component in Android.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2015-3873?
CVE-2015-3873 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential to execute arbitrary code and cause denial of service.
How do I fix CVE-2015-3873?
To fix CVE-2015-3873, update your Android device to version 5.1.1 LMY48T or later.
Who is affected by CVE-2015-3873?
CVE-2015-3873 affects all Android versions prior to 5.1.1 LMY48T.
What type of attacks can exploit CVE-2015-3873?
CVE-2015-3873 can be exploited using crafted media files that lead to memory corruption.
What components in Android are impacted by CVE-2015-3873?
CVE-2015-3873 specifically affects the libstagefright component in Android.