How severe is CVE-2015-6626?

CVE-2015-6626 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2015-6626 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (46th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2015-6626?

CVE-2015-6626 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-2015-6626?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2015-6626 published?

CVE-2015-6626 was published on 2015-12-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2015-6626

CVE-2015-6626 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Google Android with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. 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-200.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (46th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-200
Affected product: Google Android
Published: 2015-12-08
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

libstagefright in Android before 5.1.1 LMY48Z and 6.0 before 2015-12-01 allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information, and consequently bypass an unspecified protection mechanism, via unknown vectors, as demonstrated by obtaining Signature or SignatureOrSystem access, aka internal bug 24310423.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-6626?: libstagefright in Android before 5.1.1 LMY48Z and 6.0 before 2015-12-01 allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information, and consequently bypass an unspecified protection mechanism, via unknown vectors, as demonstrated by obtaining Signature or SignatureOrSystem access, aka internal bug 24310423.
How severe is CVE-2015-6626?: CVE-2015-6626 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2015-6626 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (46th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2015-6626?: CVE-2015-6626 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-2015-6626?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2015-6626 published?: CVE-2015-6626 was published on 2015-12-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

http://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2015-12-01.html

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:o:google:android:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:google:android:6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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