Google Android up to 5.1.1 Mediaserver memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in Google Android up to 5.1.1. Impacted is an unknown function of the component Mediaserver. The manipulation leads to memory corruption. This vulnerability is referenced as CVE-2015-8505. No exploit is available. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in Google Android up to 5.1.1 (Smartphone Operating System). This issue affects an unknown functionality of the component Mediaserver. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-119. The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it can read from or write to a memory location that is outside of the intended boundary of the buffer. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

mediaserver in Android before 5.1.1 LMY48Z allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted media file, aka internal bug 17769851, a different vulnerability than CVE-2015-6616, CVE-2015-8506, and CVE-2015-8507.

The weakness was published 12/08/2015 (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at source.android.com. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2015-8505 since 12/08/2015. The attack may be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is needed for a successful exploitation. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available. The pricing for an exploit might be around USD $5k-$25k at the moment (estimation calculated on 06/19/2018). It is expected to see the exploit prices for this product increasing in the near future.

Upgrading to version 5.1.1 LMY48Z eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at Vulnerability Center (SBV-55372†). Similar entries are available at VDB-79516, VDB-79517, VDB-79518 and VDB-79519. Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

Productinfo

Type

• Smartphone Operating System

Vendor

• Google

Name

• Android

Version

• 1.0
• 1.1
• 1.5
• 1.6
• 2.0
• 2.0.1
• 2.1
• 2.2
• 2.2.1
• 2.2.2
• 2.2.3
• 2.3
• 2.3.1
• 2.3.2
• 2.3.3
• 2.3.4
• 2.3.5
• 2.3.6
• 2.3.7
• 3.0
• 3.1
• 3.2
• 3.2.1
• 3.2.2
• 3.2.3
• 3.2.4
• 3.2.5
• 3.2.6
• 4.0
• 4.0.1
• 4.0.2
• 4.0.3
• 4.0.4
• 4.1
• 4.1.1
• 4.1.2
• 4.2
• 4.2.1
• 4.2.2
• 4.3
• 4.3.1
• 4.4
• 4.4.1
• 4.4.2
• 4.4.3
• 4.4.4
• 5.0
• 5.0.1
• 5.0.2
• 5.1
• 5.1.1

License

• free

Website

• Vendor: https://www.google.com/

CPE 2.3info

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CPE 2.2info

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CVSSv4info

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.0

VulDB Base Score: 7.3
VulDB Temp Score: 7.0
VulDB Vector: 🔍
VulDB Reliability: 🔍

CVSSv2info

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
CAPEC: 🔍
ATT&CK: 🔍

Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

Availability: 🔍
Status: Not defined

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EPSS Percentile: 🔍

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
Status: 🔍

0-Day Time: 🔍

Upgrade: Android 5.1.1 LMY48Z

Timelineinfo

12/07/2015 🔍
12/08/2015 +1 days 🔍
12/08/2015 +0 days 🔍
12/08/2015 +0 days 🔍
12/09/2015 +1 days 🔍
12/22/2015 +13 days 🔍
06/19/2018 +910 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: google.com

Advisory: source.android.com
Status: Not defined
Confirmation: 🔍

CVE: CVE-2015-8505 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2015-8505
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-79535
Vulnerability Center: 55372 - Google Android <5.1.1 LMY48Z Remote Code Execution in Mediaserver - CVE-2015-8505, Critical

scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20150917
See also: 🔍

Entryinfo

Created: 12/09/2015 13:37
Updated: 06/19/2018 21:06
Changes: 12/09/2015 13:37 (50), 06/19/2018 21:06 (8)
Complete: 🔍
Cache ID: 216:501:103

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