CVE-2015-8505
CVE-2015-8505 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-119.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 9.3)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (78th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-119
- Affected product: Google Android
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
mediaserver in Android before 5.1.1 LMY48Z allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted media file, aka internal bug 17769851, a different vulnerability than CVE-2015-6616, CVE-2015-8506, and CVE-2015-8507.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2015-8505?
- mediaserver in Android before 5.1.1 LMY48Z allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted media file, aka internal bug 17769851, a different vulnerability than CVE-2015-6616, CVE-2015-8506, and CVE-2015-8507.
- How severe is CVE-2015-8505?
- CVE-2015-8505 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
- Is CVE-2015-8505 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (78th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2015-8505?
- CVE-2015-8505 affects Google Android. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2015-8505?
- 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-2015-8505 published?
- CVE-2015-8505 was published on 2015-12-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:o:google:android:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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