CVE-2015-8546: Buffer Overflow
An issue was discovered on Samsung mobile devices with software through 2015-11-12, affecting the Galaxy S6/S6 Edge, Galaxy S6 Edge+, and Galaxy Note5 with the Shannon333 chipset. There is a stack-based buffer overflow in the baseband process that is exploitable for remote code execution via a fake base station. The Samsung ID is SVE-2015-5123 (December 2015).
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2015-8546?
The severity of CVE-2015-8546 is critical with a score of 9.8.
Which Samsung mobile devices are affected by CVE-2015-8546?
Samsung mobile devices with software through 2015-11-12, including the Galaxy S6/S6 Edge, Galaxy S6 Edge+, and Galaxy Note5 with the Shannon333 chipset, are affected by CVE-2015-8546.
How does CVE-2015-8546 impact Google Android?
CVE-2015-8546 does not directly impact Google Android, but it affects Samsung mobile devices running on the Android operating system with the specified software version.
Is CVE-2015-8546 exploitable remotely?
Yes, CVE-2015-8546 is exploitable for remote code execution.
How can I fix CVE-2015-8546?
To fix CVE-2015-8546, it is recommended to apply the security update provided by Samsung using the reference link.