CVE-2015-3823

libstagefright in Android before 5.1.1 LMY48T allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted…

published October 6, 2015

CVSS
—
EPSS
2%
Percentile
82.4
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A crafted media file can trigger chaos in Android versions before 5.1.1! 🚨 Think of it like inviting a friend over for a movie night but mistakenly handing them a film that corrupts your entire entertainment system — one wrong file and your device could crash! 🍿 An attacker could execute arbitrary code remotely or cause a denial of service, effectively crashing any device that tries to play the affected media. It’s like a single bad apple ruining the whole barrel — your device's stability is at stake!

Put simply

Think of it like inviting a friend over for a movie night but mistakenly handing them a film that corrupts your entire entertainment system — one wrong file and your device could crash! 🍿 This vulnerability in libstagefright allows attackers to exploit memory corruption through specially designed media files, potentially leading to remote code execution or a device crash.

What to do

An attacker could execute arbitrary code remotely or cause a denial of service, effectively crashing any device that tries to play the affected media. It’s like a single bad apple ruining the whole barrel — your device's stability is at stake! To protect your Android device, ensure you update to version 5.1.1 LMY48T or later. Regularly check for software updates to keep your device secure from such vulnerabilities! You've got this! By staying updated, you're taking charge of your device's security! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.02200 · 82.4th percentile
Published
2015-10-06T17:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 06 OCT 17:00Z
    libstagefright in Android before 5.1.1 LMY48T allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted…
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