CVE-2015-6616
HighSummary
A vulnerability in mediaserver in Android before version 5.1.1 LMY48Z and 6.0 before December 1, 2015, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted media file.
Risk Assessment
Attackers can exploit this vulnerability to remotely take control of the device or disrupt its operation, potentially leading to serious consequences for user data security.
Recommendation
It is recommended to update the Android system to the latest version to mitigate this vulnerability and to monitor devices for suspicious activity.
Other vulnerabilities in mediaserver
See all- CVE-2017-0541High
CVE-2017-0541 is a remote code execution vulnerability in Mediaserver that can lead to memory corruption during media file processing. An attacker can exploit this issue using a specially crafted file.
- CVE-2017-0474High
A remote code execution vulnerability in Mediaserver could enable an attacker using a specially crafted file to cause memory corruption during media file and data processing. This issue is rated as Critical due to the possibility of remote code execution within the context of the Mediaserver process.
- CVE-2017-0473High
A remote code execution vulnerability in Mediaserver could enable an attacker using a specially crafted file to cause memory corruption during media file and data processing. This issue is rated as Critical due to the possibility of remote code execution within the context of the Mediaserver process.
- CVE-2017-0472High
A remote code execution vulnerability in Mediaserver could enable an attacker using a specially crafted file to cause memory corruption during media file and data processing. This issue is rated as Critical due to the possibility of remote code execution within the context of the Mediaserver process.
- CVE-2017-0471High
A remote code execution vulnerability in Mediaserver could enable an attacker using a specially crafted file to cause memory corruption during media file and data processing. This issue is rated as Critical due to the possibility of remote code execution within the context of the Mediaserver process.
- CVE-2017-0470High
A remote code execution vulnerability in Mediaserver could enable an attacker using a specially crafted file to cause memory corruption during media file and data processing. This issue is rated as Critical due to the possibility of remote code execution within the context of the Mediaserver process.
- CVE-2017-0469High
A remote code execution vulnerability in Mediaserver could enable an attacker using a specially crafted file to cause memory corruption during media file and data processing. This issue is rated as Critical due to the possibility of remote code execution within the context of the Mediaserver process.
- CVE-2017-0468High
A remote code execution vulnerability in Mediaserver could enable an attacker using a specially crafted file to cause memory corruption during media file and data processing. This issue is rated as Critical due to the possibility of remote code execution within the context of the Mediaserver process.
- CVE-2017-0467High
A remote code execution vulnerability in Mediaserver could enable an attacker using a specially crafted file to cause memory corruption during media file and data processing. This issue is rated as Critical due to the possibility of remote code execution within the context of the Mediaserver process.
- CVE-2017-0466High
A remote code execution vulnerability in Mediaserver could enable an attacker using a specially crafted file to cause memory corruption during media file and data processing. This issue is rated as Critical due to the possibility of remote code execution within the context of the Mediaserver process.
Original NVD description (English source)
mediaserver in Android before 5.1.1 LMY48Z and 6.0 before 2015-12-01 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted media file, aka internal bugs 24630158 and 23882800, a different vulnerability than CVE-2015-8505, CVE-2015-8506, and CVE-2015-8507.