CVE-2015-7897: Buffer Overflow

Published Nov 16, 2015
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Updated

The media scanning functionality in the face recognition library in android.media.process in Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge before G925VVRU4B0G9 allows remote attackers to gain privileges or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted BMP image file.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Samsung Galaxy S6

Event History

Nov 16, 2015
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:00 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2015-7897?

CVE-2015-7897 is considered to have a moderate severity due to its potential for privilege escalation and denial of service.

2

How do I fix CVE-2015-7897?

To fix CVE-2015-7897, ensure that your Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge device is updated to the latest firmware that includes security patches.

3

What types of attacks are possible with CVE-2015-7897?

CVE-2015-7897 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service by using a crafted BMP image file.

4

Which devices are affected by CVE-2015-7897?

CVE-2015-7897 specifically affects the Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge devices running firmware prior to version G925VVRU4B0G9.

5

Is CVE-2015-7897 being actively exploited?

There is no public information indicating that CVE-2015-7897 is actively being exploited in the wild, but it remains a potential security risk.

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