CVE-2015-6619
CVE-2015-6619 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Google Android with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3. 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-264.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 9.3)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (50th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-264
- Affected product: Google Android
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The kernel in Android before 5.1.1 LMY48Z and 6.0 before 2015-12-01 allows attackers to gain privileges via a crafted application, aka internal bug 23520714.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2015-6619?
- The kernel in Android before 5.1.1 LMY48Z and 6.0 before 2015-12-01 allows attackers to gain privileges via a crafted application, aka internal bug 23520714.
- How severe is CVE-2015-6619?
- CVE-2015-6619 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
- Is CVE-2015-6619 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (50th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2015-6619?
- CVE-2015-6619 primarily affects Google Android. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2015-6619?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2015-6619 published?
- CVE-2015-6619 was published on 2015-12-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (2)
- cpe:2.3:o:google:android:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:google:android:6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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