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9.3

Android <5.1.1 can execute malicious code via crafted message

CVE-2015-3849 · published 11 years ago
Summary

A part of Android that processes certain graphics data does not verify that it read the data correctly. An attacker could send a specially crafted message to a system service and cause the device to run unwanted code. Update devices to Android 5.1.1 or later, or apply any security patches provided by the device maker.

What to do

The CVE record does not list a fixed version. Check the vendor's site or the advisory links below - a fix may already be released.

Affected software
VendorProductAffected versions
google android <= 5.1
cpe:2.3:o:google:android:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Original advisory text
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 attac...
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.
References
Fix within
Internet-facing 14 days
Internal At next upgrade
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Needs hands-on effort to exploit (estimated)
  • Gives an attacker full control (estimated)
Severity
9.3 Critical
Exploitation
1% chance of attack within 30 days
Type
CWE-264Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls
Timeline
Published1 Oct 2015
Updated31 Oct 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2015-3849 · NVD
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