CVE-2015-3845
CVE-2015-3845 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Google Android with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8. 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-264.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.8)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (45th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-264
- Affected product: Google Android
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The Parcel::appendFrom function in libs/binder/Parcel.cpp in Binder in Android before 5.1.1 LMY48M does not consider parcel boundaries during identification of binder objects in an append operation, which allows attackers to obtain a different application's privileges via a crafted application, aka internal bug 17312693.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2015-3845?
- The Parcel::appendFrom function in libs/binder/Parcel.cpp in Binder in Android before 5.1.1 LMY48M does not consider parcel boundaries during identification of binder objects in an append operation, which allows attackers to obtain a different application's privileges via a crafted application, aka internal bug 17312693.
- How severe is CVE-2015-3845?
- CVE-2015-3845 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.
- Is CVE-2015-3845 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (45th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2015-3845?
- CVE-2015-3845 affects Google Android. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2015-3845?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2015-3845 published?
- CVE-2015-3845 was published on 2015-10-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://android.googlesource.com/platform/frameworks/native/+/e68cbc3e9e66df4231e70efa3e9c41abc12aea20
- https://groups.google.com/forum/message/raw?msg=android-security-updates/1M7qbSvACjo/Y7jewiW1AwAJ
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:o:google:android:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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