CVE Catalog

CVE-2015-6606

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

The Secure Element Evaluation Kit (SEEK or SmartCard API) plugin in Android before version 5.1.1 LMY48T allows attackers to gain privileges via a crafted application, potentially leading to Signature or SignatureOrSystem access.

Risk Assessment

Attackers could exploit this vulnerability to gain unauthorized access to sensitive data or system functions, posing a significant security threat to devices.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update Android to version 5.1.1 LMY48T or later to mitigate the risks associated with this vulnerability.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

The Secure Element Evaluation Kit (aka SEEK or SmartCard API) plugin in Android before 5.1.1 LMY48T allows attackers to gain privileges via a crafted application, as demonstrated by obtaining Signature or SignatureOrSystem access, aka internal bug 22301786.

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