CVE Catalog

CVE-2015-3837

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

The OpenSSLX509Certificate class in Android before version 5.1.1 LMY48I improperly includes certain context data during serialization and deserialization. This allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via an application that sends a crafted Intent.

Risk Assessment

This vulnerability may lead to remote code execution, posing a serious security threat to Android devices. Attackers could exploit this flaw to gain control over applications and user data.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update the Android system to version 5.1.1 LMY48I or later to mitigate this vulnerability. Additionally, monitor applications using Intents for potential attack attempts.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

The OpenSSLX509Certificate class in org/conscrypt/OpenSSLX509Certificate.java in Android before 5.1.1 LMY48I improperly includes certain context data during serialization and deserialization, which allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via an application that sends a crafted Intent, aka internal bug 21437603.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS