CVE-2015-7897
CVE-2015-7897 is a high-severity vulnerability in Samsung Galaxy S6 with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. 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-119.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 7% (93rd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-119
- Affected product: Samsung Galaxy S6
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- Last modified:
Description
The media scanning functionality in the face recognition library in android.media.process in Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge before G925VVRU4B0G9 allows remote attackers to gain privileges or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted BMP image file.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2015-7897?
- The media scanning functionality in the face recognition library in android.media.process in Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge before G925VVRU4B0G9 allows remote attackers to gain privileges or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted BMP image file.
- How severe is CVE-2015-7897?
- CVE-2015-7897 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
- Is CVE-2015-7897 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 7% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2015-7897?
- CVE-2015-7897 affects Samsung Galaxy S6. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2015-7897?
- 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-2015-7897 published?
- CVE-2015-7897 was published on 2015-11-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- http://googleprojectzero.blogspot.com/2015/11/hack-galaxy-hunting-bugs-in-samsung.html
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/134199/Samsung-Galaxy-S6-Android.media.process-Face-Recognition-Memory-Corruption.html
- https://code.google.com/p/google-security-research/issues/detail?id=499&q=samsung
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/38611/
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:h:samsung:galaxy_s6:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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