CVE-2015-5524: Buffer Overflow

Published Apr 10, 2020

Updated

An issue was discovered on Samsung mobile devices with KK(4.4) and later software through 2015-05-13. There is a buffer overflow in datablockwrite because the amount of received data is not validated. The Samsung ID is SVE-2015-4018 (December 2015).

Affected Software

1 affected component

Google Android=4.4

Event History

Apr 10, 2020

CVE Published

via MITRE·06:29 PM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·06:29 PM

Description

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2015-5524?

CVE-2015-5524 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for remote code execution.

How do I fix CVE-2015-5524?

To fix CVE-2015-5524, ensure that your Samsung mobile device is updated with the latest security patches provided by Samsung.

Which devices are affected by CVE-2015-5524?

CVE-2015-5524 affects Samsung mobile devices running Android KitKat (4.4) and later versions until May 13, 2015.

What is the risk associated with CVE-2015-5524?

The risk associated with CVE-2015-5524 includes unauthorized access to sensitive data and the ability to execute arbitrary code on affected devices.

Is there a workaround for CVE-2015-5524?

Currently, there are no known workarounds for CVE-2015-5524 other than applying the available security updates.