CVE-2015-6616

Name: CVE-2015-6616
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2015-12-08T23:59:00.127+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.86%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2015-6616 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. mediaserver in Android before 5.1.1 LMY48Z and 6.0 before 2015-12-01 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted media file, aka internal bugs 24630158 and 23882800, a different vulnerability than CVE-2015-8505, CVE-2015-8506, and CVE-2015-8507.. EPSS estimates a 1.86% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

mediaserver in Android before 5.1.1 LMY48Z and 6.0 before 2015-12-01 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted media file, aka internal bugs 24630158 and 23882800, a different vulnerability than CVE-2015-8505, CVE-2015-8506, and CVE-2015-8507.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.86%

76.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-119

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Android	>= 5.0, < 5.1.1
Google	Android	6.0

References

http://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2015-12-01.htmlVendor Advisory
http://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2015-12-01.htmlVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Dec 8, 2015
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2015-6616?

How severe is CVE-2015-6616?

Severity scoring for CVE-2015-6616 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.86% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2015-6616?

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