CVE-2015-7890
CVE-2015-7890 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5. 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-120.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.5)
- CVSS v2: 4.9
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (67th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-120
- Affected product: Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge Firmware
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Multiple buffer overflows in the esa_write function in /dev/seirenin the Exynos Seiren Audio driver, as used in Samsung S6 Edge, allow local users to cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a large (1) buffer or (2) size parameter.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2015-7890?
- Multiple buffer overflows in the esa_write function in /dev/seirenin the Exynos Seiren Audio driver, as used in Samsung S6 Edge, allow local users to cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a large (1) buffer or (2) size parameter.
- How severe is CVE-2015-7890?
- CVE-2015-7890 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2015-7890 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (67th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2015-7890?
- CVE-2015-7890 affects Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2015-7890?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2015-7890 published?
- CVE-2015-7890 was published on 2020-02-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/134106/Samsung-Seiren-Kernel-Driver-Buffer-Overflow.html
- https://code.google.com/p/google-security-research/issues/detail?id=491
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/38556/
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:o:samsung:galaxy_s6_edge_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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