How severe is CVE-2015-7894?

CVE-2015-7894 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2015-7894 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 9% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2015-7894?

CVE-2015-7894 affects Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2015-7894?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2015-7894 published?

CVE-2015-7894 was published on 2017-08-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2015-7894

CVE-2015-7894 is a high-severity vulnerability in Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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-119.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
CVSS v2: 6.8
EPSS exploit prediction: 9% (95th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-119
Affected product: Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge Firmware
Published: 2017-08-09
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The DCMProvider service in Samsung LibQjpeg on a Samsung SM-G925V device running build number LRX22G.G925VVRU1AOE2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (segmentation fault and process crash) and execute arbitrary code via a crafted JPG.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-7894?: The DCMProvider service in Samsung LibQjpeg on a Samsung SM-G925V device running build number LRX22G.G925VVRU1AOE2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (segmentation fault and process crash) and execute arbitrary code via a crafted JPG.
How severe is CVE-2015-7894?: CVE-2015-7894 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2015-7894 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 9% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2015-7894?: CVE-2015-7894 affects Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-7894?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2015-7894 published?: CVE-2015-7894 was published on 2017-08-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:samsung:galaxy_s6_edge_firmware:lrx22g.g925vvru1aoe2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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