CVE-2015-6596

Name: CVE-2015-6596
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2015-10-06T17:59:17.727+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.62%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2015-6596 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. mediaserver in Android before 5.1.1 LMY48T allows attackers to gain privileges via a crafted application, aka internal bugs 20731946 and 20719651, a different vulnerability than CVE-2015-7717.. EPSS estimates a 0.62% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

mediaserver in Android before 5.1.1 LMY48T allows attackers to gain privileges via a crafted application, aka internal bugs 20731946 and 20719651, a different vulnerability than CVE-2015-7717.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.62%

45.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-264

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Android	<= 5.1

References

Timeline

Published: Oct 6, 2015
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2015-6596?

mediaserver in Android before 5.1.1 LMY48T allows attackers to gain privileges via a crafted application, aka internal bugs 20731946 and 20719651, a different vulnerability than CVE-2015-7717.

How severe is CVE-2015-6596?

Severity scoring for CVE-2015-6596 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.62% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2015-6596?

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