CVE Catalog

CVE-2015-3849

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

The Region_createFromParcel function in Android before version 5.1.1 LMY48M does not check the return values of certain read operations, allowing attackers to execute arbitrary code via an application sending a crafted message to a service.

Risk Assessment

This vulnerability may lead to remote code execution, posing a serious threat to system security and user data.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update the Android system to version 5.1.1 LMY48M or later to mitigate this vulnerability.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

The Region_createFromParcel function in core/jni/android/graphics/Region.cpp in Region in Android before 5.1.1 LMY48M does not check the return values of certain read operations, which allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via an application that sends a crafted message to a service, aka internal bug 21585255.

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