What is the severity of CVE-2015-7716?

CVE-2015-7716 has a critical severity level as it allows remote code execution and denial of service.

How do I fix CVE-2015-7716?

To fix CVE-2015-7716, update your Android device to version 5.1.1 or later.

Who is affected by CVE-2015-7716?

CVE-2015-7716 affects Android devices running versions prior to 5.1.1 LMY48T.

What type of attack does CVE-2015-7716 facilitate?

CVE-2015-7716 facilitates remote code execution and potentially leads to a denial of service.

What is the nature of the vulnerability in CVE-2015-7716?

CVE-2015-7716 is related to memory corruption in the libstagefright component of Android.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2015-7716

critical

CWE

119

6/10/2015

6/8/2024

CVE-2015-7716: Buffer Overflow

First published: Tue Oct 06 2015(Updated: )

libstagefright in Android 5.x 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 20721050, a different vulnerability than CVE-2015-3873.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

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

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https://groups.google.com/forum/message/raw?msg=android-security-updates/_Rm-lKnS2M8/dGTcilt0CAAJ

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2015-7716?
CVE-2015-7716 has a critical severity level as it allows remote code execution and denial of service.
How do I fix CVE-2015-7716?
To fix CVE-2015-7716, update your Android device to version 5.1.1 or later.
Who is affected by CVE-2015-7716?
CVE-2015-7716 affects Android devices running versions prior to 5.1.1 LMY48T.
What type of attack does CVE-2015-7716 facilitate?
CVE-2015-7716 facilitates remote code execution and potentially leads to a denial of service.
What is the nature of the vulnerability in CVE-2015-7716?
CVE-2015-7716 is related to memory corruption in the libstagefright component of Android.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2015-7716?
CVE-2015-7716 has a critical severity level as it allows remote code execution and denial of service.
How do I fix CVE-2015-7716?
To fix CVE-2015-7716, update your Android device to version 5.1.1 or later.
Who is affected by CVE-2015-7716?
CVE-2015-7716 affects Android devices running versions prior to 5.1.1 LMY48T.
What type of attack does CVE-2015-7716 facilitate?
CVE-2015-7716 facilitates remote code execution and potentially leads to a denial of service.
What is the nature of the vulnerability in CVE-2015-7716?
CVE-2015-7716 is related to memory corruption in the libstagefright component of Android.