CVE-2015-6608: Buffer Overflow

Published Nov 3, 2015
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Updated

mediaserver in Android 5.x before 5.1.1 LMY48X and 6.0 before 2015-11-01 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted media file, aka internal bugs 19779574, 23680780, 23876444, and 23658148, a different vulnerability than CVE-2015-8072 and CVE-2015-8073.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Google Android>=5.0<5.1.1
Google Android=6.0

Event History

Nov 3, 2015
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:00 AM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2015-6608?

CVE-2015-6608 has a severity rating that indicates it allows remote code execution and memory corruption vulnerabilities.

2

How do I fix CVE-2015-6608?

To fix CVE-2015-6608, update to Android version 5.1.1 LMY48X or later, or 6.0 released after November 1, 2015.

3

What are the potential impacts of CVE-2015-6608?

The impacts of CVE-2015-6608 include the execution of arbitrary code and potential denial of service on affected Android devices.

4

Which versions of Android are affected by CVE-2015-6608?

CVE-2015-6608 affects Android versions 5.x before 5.1.1 and Android 6.0 before the November 1, 2015 update.

5

Can remote attackers exploit CVE-2015-6608?

Yes, remote attackers can exploit CVE-2015-6608 by using crafted media files to target vulnerable devices.

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