Vulnerability Description
The AppWidgetServiceImpl implementation in com/android/server/appwidget/AppWidgetServiceImpl.java in the Settings application in Android before 5.1.1 LMY48I allows attackers to obtain a URI permission via an application that sends an Intent with a (1) FLAG_GRANT_READ_URI_PERMISSION or (2) FLAG_GRANT_WRITE_URI_PERMISSION flag, as demonstrated by bypassing intended restrictions on reading contacts, aka internal bug 19618745.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Android | <= 5.1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://android.googlesource.com/platform/frameworks/base/+/0b98d304c467184602b4Vendor Advisory
- https://groups.google.com/forum/message/raw?msg=android-security-updates/Ugvu3fiVendor Advisory
- https://android.googlesource.com/platform/frameworks/base/+/0b98d304c467184602b4Vendor Advisory
- https://groups.google.com/forum/message/raw?msg=android-security-updates/Ugvu3fiVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2015-1541?
CVE-2015-1541 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM). The AppWidgetServiceImpl implementation in com/android/server/appwidget/AppWidgetServiceImpl.java in the Settings application in Android before 5.1.1 LMY48I allows attackers to obtain a URI permission...
How severe is CVE-2015-1541?
CVE-2015-1541 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2015-1541?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Google Android.