CVE-2015-3833

CVE-2015-3833 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Google Android with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-284.

Key facts

Description

The getRunningAppProcesses function in services/core/java/com/android/server/am/ActivityManagerService.java in Android before 5.1.1 LMY48I allows attackers to bypass intended getRecentTasks restrictions and discover the name of the foreground application via a crafted application, aka internal bug 20034603.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-3833?
The getRunningAppProcesses function in services/core/java/com/android/server/am/ActivityManagerService.java in Android before 5.1.1 LMY48I allows attackers to bypass intended getRecentTasks restrictions and discover the name of the foreground application via a crafted application, aka internal bug 20034603.
How severe is CVE-2015-3833?
CVE-2015-3833 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2015-3833 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (49th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2015-3833?
CVE-2015-3833 affects Google Android. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-3833?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2015-3833 published?
CVE-2015-3833 was published on 2015-10-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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