CVE-2015-1474

Name: CVE-2015-1474
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2015-02-16T00:59:06.467+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 3.74%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2015-1474 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Multiple integer overflows in the GraphicBuffer::unflatten function in platform/frameworks/native/libs/ui/GraphicBuffer.cpp in Android through 5.0 allow attackers to gain privileges or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via vectors that trigger a large number of (1) file descriptors or (2) integer values.. EPSS estimates a 3.74% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Multiple integer overflows in the GraphicBuffer::unflatten function in platform/frameworks/native/libs/ui/GraphicBuffer.cpp in Android through 5.0 allow attackers to gain privileges or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via vectors that trigger a large number of (1) file descriptors or (2) integer values.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

3.74%

88.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-189

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Android	<= 5.0

References

http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/130778/Google-Android-Integer-Oveflow-Heap-Corruption.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2015/Mar/63Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/72788Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1031875Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://android.googlesource.com/platform/frameworks/native/+/38803268570f90e97452cd9a30ac831661829091Issue Tracking, Patch
https://www.blackhat.com/docs/us-15/materials/us-15-Gong-Fuzzing-Android-System-Services-By-Binder-Call-To-Escalate-Privilege.pdf
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/130778/Google-Android-Integer-Oveflow-Heap-Corruption.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2015/Mar/63Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/72788Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1031875Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://android.googlesource.com/platform/frameworks/native/+/38803268570f90e97452cd9a30ac831661829091Issue Tracking, Patch
https://www.blackhat.com/docs/us-15/materials/us-15-Gong-Fuzzing-Android-System-Services-By-Binder-Call-To-Escalate-Privilege.pdf

Timeline

Published: Feb 16, 2015
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2015-1474?

How severe is CVE-2015-1474?

Severity scoring for CVE-2015-1474 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.74% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2015-1474?

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Source: NVD / NIST