Vulnerability Description
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.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Android | <= 5.1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2015-12-01.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2015-12-01.htmlVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2015-8505?
CVE-2015-8505 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.3 (HIGH). 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 dif...
How severe is CVE-2015-8505?
CVE-2015-8505 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 9.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2015-8505?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Google Android.