What is the severity of CVE-2015-6599?

CVE-2015-6599 is considered critical due to the potential for remote code execution or denial of service.

How do I fix CVE-2015-6599?

To fix CVE-2015-6599, update your Android device to version 5.1.1 LMY48T or later.

Which versions of Android are affected by CVE-2015-6599?

CVE-2015-6599 affects all Android versions before 5.1.1 LMY48T.

Is there a workaround for CVE-2015-6599 if I can't update?

There is no known workaround for CVE-2015-6599; updating is the recommended action.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2015-6599

critical

CWE

119

6/10/2015

6/8/2024

CVE-2015-6599: Buffer Overflow

Q: What types of attacks are possible with CVE-2015-6599?

CVE-2015-6599 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service via crafted media files.

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 23416608.

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-2015-6599?
CVE-2015-6599 is considered critical due to the potential for remote code execution or denial of service.
How do I fix CVE-2015-6599?
To fix CVE-2015-6599, update your Android device to version 5.1.1 LMY48T or later.
Which versions of Android are affected by CVE-2015-6599?
CVE-2015-6599 affects all Android versions before 5.1.1 LMY48T.
What types of attacks are possible with CVE-2015-6599?
CVE-2015-6599 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service via crafted media files.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2015-6599 if I can't update?
There is no known workaround for CVE-2015-6599; updating is the recommended action.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2015-6599?
CVE-2015-6599 is considered critical due to the potential for remote code execution or denial of service.
How do I fix CVE-2015-6599?
To fix CVE-2015-6599, update your Android device to version 5.1.1 LMY48T or later.
Which versions of Android are affected by CVE-2015-6599?
CVE-2015-6599 affects all Android versions before 5.1.1 LMY48T.
What types of attacks are possible with CVE-2015-6599?
CVE-2015-6599 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service via crafted media files.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2015-6599 if I can't update?
There is no known workaround for CVE-2015-6599; updating is the recommended action.