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CVE-2015-1474

10.0 · HIGH

Multiple integer overflows in the GraphicBuffer::unflatten function in platform/frameworks/native/libs/ui/GraphicBuffer.cpp in Android through 5.0 allow attackers to gain privileges or cause a deni…

Published Feb 16, 2015googleCWE-189EPSS 3.74%

Overview

CVE-2015-1474 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting google android. It was published on February 16, 2015 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Multiple integer overflows in the GraphicBuffer::unflatten function in platform/frameworks/native/libs/ui/GraphicBuffer.cpp in Android through 5.0 allow attackers to gain privileges or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via vectors that trigger a large number of (1) file descriptors or (2) integer values.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from google. Update android to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

VendorProductVersionsStatus
googleandroid0Affected

References

Refpacketstormsecurity.com/files/130778/Google-Android-Integer-Oveflow-Heap-Corruption.htmlRefseclists.org/fulldisclosure/2015/Mar/63Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/72788Refwww.securitytracker.com/id/1031875Refandroid.googlesource.com/platform/frameworks/native/+/38803268570f90e97452cd9a30ac831661829091Refwww.blackhat.com/docs/us-15/materials/us-15-Gong-Fuzzing-Android-System-Services-By-Binder-Call-To-Escalate-Privilege.pdfRefpacketstormsecurity.com/files/130778/Google-Android-Integer-Oveflow-Heap-Corruption.htmlRefseclists.org/fulldisclosure/2015/Mar/63Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/72788Refwww.securitytracker.com/id/1031875

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-1474?

CVE-2015-1474 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting google android. It was published on February 16, 2015 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2015-1474?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2015-1474?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from google. Update android to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2015-1474?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2015-1474 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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