How severe is CVE-2015-7889?

CVE-2015-7889 has a severity level of 5.5 (medium).

What is the affected software?

The affected software includes Android version up to and including 5.1.1 and the Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge.

How can remote attackers exploit CVE-2015-7889?

Remote attackers with knowledge of the local email address can exploit CVE-2015-7889 to obtain sensitive information.

Are there any references for CVE-2015-7889?

Yes, you can find more information about CVE-2015-7889 at the following references: [1](http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/134105/Samsung-SecEmailComposer-QUICK_REPLY_BACKGROUND-Permission-Weakness.html), [2](http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/77339), [3](https://bugs.chromium.org/p/project-zero/issues/detail.id=490&redir=1)

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CVE-2015-7889

medium

5.5

CWE

275

27/12/2017

6/8/2024

CVE-2015-7889

Q: What is CVE-2015-7889?

CVE-2015-7889 is a vulnerability in the SecEmailComposer/EmailComposer application in the Samsung S6 Edge before the October 2015 MR.

First published: Wed Dec 27 2017(Updated: )

The SecEmailComposer/EmailComposer application in the Samsung S6 Edge before the October 2015 MR uses weak permissions for the com.samsung.android.email.intent.action.QUICK_REPLY_BACKGROUND service action, which might allow remote attackers with knowledge of the local email address to obtain sensitive information via a crafted application that sends a crafted intent.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Google Android	<=5.1.1
Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge

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What is CVE-2015-7889?
CVE-2015-7889 is a vulnerability in the SecEmailComposer/EmailComposer application in the Samsung S6 Edge before the October 2015 MR.
How severe is CVE-2015-7889?
CVE-2015-7889 has a severity level of 5.5 (medium).
What is the affected software?
The affected software includes Android version up to and including 5.1.1 and the Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge.
How can remote attackers exploit CVE-2015-7889?
Remote attackers with knowledge of the local email address can exploit CVE-2015-7889 to obtain sensitive information.
Are there any references for CVE-2015-7889?
Yes, you can find more information about CVE-2015-7889 at the following references: [1](http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/134105/Samsung-SecEmailComposer-QUICK_REPLY_BACKGROUND-Permission-Weakness.html), [2](http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/77339), [3](https://bugs.chromium.org/p/project-zero/issues/detail.id=490&redir=1)

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