Vulnerability Description
The SecEmailComposer/EmailComposer application in the Samsung S6 Edge before the October 2015 MR uses weak permissions for the com.samsung.android.email.intent.action.QUICK_REPLY_BACKGROUND service action, which might allow remote attackers with knowledge of the local email address to obtain sensitive information via a crafted application that sends a crafted intent.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Android | <= 5.1.1 | |
| Samsung | Galaxy S6 Edge | - |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/134105/Samsung-SecEmailComposer-QUICK_REPLYThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/77339Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://bugs.chromium.org/p/project-zero/issues/detail?id=490&redir=1Issue TrackingThird Party Advisory
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/38558/ExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/134105/Samsung-SecEmailComposer-QUICK_REPLYThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/77339Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://bugs.chromium.org/p/project-zero/issues/detail?id=490&redir=1Issue TrackingThird Party Advisory
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/38558/ExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
FAQ
What is CVE-2015-7889?
CVE-2015-7889 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). The SecEmailComposer/EmailComposer application in the Samsung S6 Edge before the October 2015 MR uses weak permissions for the com.samsung.android.email.intent.action.QUICK_REPLY_BACKGROUND service ac...
How severe is CVE-2015-7889?
CVE-2015-7889 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2015-7889?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Google Android, Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge.