CVE-2015-3854

Name: CVE-2015-3854
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2016-08-07T21:59:03.613+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.54%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2015-3854 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. packages/SystemUI/src/com/android/systemui/power/PowerNotificationWarnings.java in Android 5.x allows attackers to bypass a DEVICE_POWER permission requirement via a broadcast intent with the PNW.stopSaver action, aka internal bug 20918350.. EPSS estimates a 0.54% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

packages/SystemUI/src/com/android/systemui/power/PowerNotificationWarnings.java in Android 5.x allows attackers to bypass a DEVICE_POWER permission requirement via a broadcast intent with the PNW.stopSaver action, aka internal bug 20918350.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.54%

41.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-284

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Android	5.0
Google	Android	5.0.1
Google	Android	5.0.2
Google	Android	5.1
Google	Android	5.1.0
Google	Android	5.1.1

References

http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2016/May/71Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2016/May/72Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://android.googlesource.com/platform/frameworks/base/+/05e0705177d2078fa9f940ce6df723312cfab976Issue Tracking, Patch
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2016/May/71Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2016/May/72Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://android.googlesource.com/platform/frameworks/base/+/05e0705177d2078fa9f940ce6df723312cfab976Issue Tracking, Patch

Timeline

Published: Aug 7, 2016
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2015-3854?

How severe is CVE-2015-3854?

Severity scoring for CVE-2015-3854 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.54% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2015-3854?

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.

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Source: NVD / NIST