Vulnerability Description
The Parse_wave function in arm-wt-22k/lib_src/eas_mdls.c in the Sonivox DLS-to-EAS converter in Android before 5.1.1 LMY48I does not reject a negative value for a certain size field, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (buffer overflow) via crafted XMF data, aka internal bug 21132860.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Android | <= 5.1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://android.googlesource.com/platform/external/sonivox/+/e999f077f6ef59d2028Vendor Advisory
- https://groups.google.com/forum/message/raw?msg=android-security-updates/Ugvu3fiVendor Advisory
- https://android.googlesource.com/platform/external/sonivox/+/e999f077f6ef59d2028Vendor Advisory
- https://groups.google.com/forum/message/raw?msg=android-security-updates/Ugvu3fiVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2015-3836?
CVE-2015-3836 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 10.0 (HIGH). The Parse_wave function in arm-wt-22k/lib_src/eas_mdls.c in the Sonivox DLS-to-EAS converter in Android before 5.1.1 LMY48I does not reject a negative value for a certain size field, which allows remo...
How severe is CVE-2015-3836?
CVE-2015-3836 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 10.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2015-3836?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Google Android.