CVE-2015-3839

Name: CVE-2015-3839
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-08-07T17:29:00.377+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.39%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2015-3839 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The updateMessageStatus function in Android 5.1.1 and earlier allows local users to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer exception and process crash).. EPSS estimates a 0.39% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The updateMessageStatus function in Android 5.1.1 and earlier allows local users to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer exception and process crash).

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.39%

31.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-476

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Android	<= 5.1.1

References

http://blog.trendmicro.com/trendlabs-security-intelligence/os-x-zero-days-on-the-rise-a-2015-midyear-review-on-advanced-attack-surfaces/Technical Description, Third Party Advisory
http://blog.trendmicro.com/trendlabs-security-intelligence/two-new-android-bugs-mess-up-messaging-may-lead-to-multiple-send-charges/Technical Description, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100158Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://huntcve.github.io/2017/02/13/cveupdate/Broken Link
http://blog.trendmicro.com/trendlabs-security-intelligence/os-x-zero-days-on-the-rise-a-2015-midyear-review-on-advanced-attack-surfaces/Technical Description, Third Party Advisory
http://blog.trendmicro.com/trendlabs-security-intelligence/two-new-android-bugs-mess-up-messaging-may-lead-to-multiple-send-charges/Technical Description, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100158Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://huntcve.github.io/2017/02/13/cveupdate/Broken Link

Timeline

Published: Aug 7, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2015-3839?

The updateMessageStatus function in Android 5.1.1 and earlier allows local users to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer exception and process crash).

How severe is CVE-2015-3839?

Severity scoring for CVE-2015-3839 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.39% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2015-3839?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2015-3839?

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Source: NVD / NIST