Vulnerability Description
packages/Keyguard/res/layout/keyguard_password_view.xml in Lockscreen in Android 5.x before 5.1.1 LMY48M does not restrict the number of characters in the passwordEntry input field, which allows physically proximate attackers to bypass intended access restrictions via a long password that triggers a SystemUI crash, aka internal bug 22214934.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Android | <= 5.1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://sites.utexas.edu/iso/2015/09/15/android-5-lockscreen-bypass/Exploit
- https://android.googlesource.com/platform/frameworks/base/+/8fba7e6931245a17215eVendor Advisory
- https://code.google.com/p/android/issues/detail?id=178139Exploit
- https://groups.google.com/forum/message/raw?msg=android-security-updates/1M7qbSvVendor Advisory
- http://sites.utexas.edu/iso/2015/09/15/android-5-lockscreen-bypass/Exploit
- https://android.googlesource.com/platform/frameworks/base/+/8fba7e6931245a17215eVendor Advisory
- https://code.google.com/p/android/issues/detail?id=178139Exploit
- https://groups.google.com/forum/message/raw?msg=android-security-updates/1M7qbSvVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2015-3860?
CVE-2015-3860 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.2 (HIGH). packages/Keyguard/res/layout/keyguard_password_view.xml in Lockscreen in Android 5.x before 5.1.1 LMY48M does not restrict the number of characters in the passwordEntry input field, which allows physi...
How severe is CVE-2015-3860?
CVE-2015-3860 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.2/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2015-3860?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Google Android.