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10.0

Android media player lets attackers run code or crash device

CVE-2015-3871 · published 11 years ago
Summary

Older Android versions before 5.1.1 have a flaw in the built‑in media player that can be triggered by a specially crafted video or audio file. An attacker can use this to run unwanted programs on the phone or cause it to stop working. Update devices to Android 5.1.1 or later, or install any security patches provided by the device maker, and avoid opening media files from unknown sources.

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
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 media file, aka internal bug 23031033.
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 media file, aka internal bug 23031033.
References
Fix within
Internet-facing 3 days
Internal 60 days
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Can be exploited automatically (estimated)
  • Gives an attacker full control (estimated)
Severity
10.0 Critical
Exploitation
2% chance of attack within 30 days
Type
CWE-119Buffer Overflow
Timeline
Published6 Oct 2015
Updated4 Nov 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2015-3871 · NVD
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