CVE-2015-7888

Name: CVE-2015-7888
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-06-07T14:29:00.353+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 4.05%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2015-7888 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Directory traversal vulnerability in the WifiHs20UtilityService on the Samsung S6 Edge LRX22G.G925VVRU1AOE2 allows remote attackers to overwrite or create arbitrary files as the system-level user via a .. (dot dot) in the name of a file, compressed into a zipped file named cred.zip, and downloaded to /sdcard/Download.. EPSS estimates a 4.05% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in the WifiHs20UtilityService on the Samsung S6 Edge LRX22G.G925VVRU1AOE2 allows remote attackers to overwrite or create arbitrary files as the system-level user via a .. (dot dot) in the name of a file, compressed into a zipped file named cred.zip, and downloaded to /sdcard/Download.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

4.05%

89.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-22

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Samsung	Galaxy S6 Edge Firmware	g925vvru1aoe2

References

http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/134104/Samsung-WifiHs20UtilityService-Path-Traversal.htmlThird Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/77338Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://bugs.chromium.org/p/project-zero/issues/detail?id=489&q=samsung&redir=1Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/134104/Samsung-WifiHs20UtilityService-Path-Traversal.htmlThird Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/77338Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://bugs.chromium.org/p/project-zero/issues/detail?id=489&q=samsung&redir=1Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2015-7888?

How severe is CVE-2015-7888?

Severity scoring for CVE-2015-7888 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 4.05% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2015-7888?

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