#VU38916 Integer overflow in Google Android - CVE-2015-9005

Vulnerability identifier: #VU38916

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 6.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2015-9005

CWE-ID: CWE-190

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Google Android
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

Vendor: Google

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote non-authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code.

In TrustZone in all Android releases from CAF using the Linux kernel, an Integer Overflow to Buffer Overflow vulnerability could potentially exist.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Google Android: All versions

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External links
https://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98322
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2017-05-01

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.