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Android Sonivox component can be tricked to crash or execute

CVE-2015-3874 · published 11 years ago
Summary

Android versions prior to 5.1.1 LMY48T include a Sonivox audio component that can be misled by a specially crafted media file. The file can cause the device to freeze or allow an attacker to run their own code. Update Android to the latest version or apply available security patches to fix the issue.

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 Sonivox components in Android before 5.1.1 LMY48T allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted media file, aka internal bugs 2...
The Sonivox components in Android before 5.1.1 LMY48T allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted media file, aka internal bugs 23335715, 23307276, and 23286323.
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
Updated3 Nov 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2015-3874 · NVD
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