CVE-2015-7889

Name: CVE-2015-7889
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-12-28T02:29:03.377+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.24%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2015-7889 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The SecEmailComposer/EmailComposer application in the Samsung S6 Edge before the October 2015 MR uses weak permissions for the com.samsung.android.email.intent.action.QUICK_REPLY_BACKGROUND service action, which might allow remote attackers with knowledge of the local email address to obtain sensitive information via a crafted application that sends a crafted intent.. EPSS estimates a 2.24% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The SecEmailComposer/EmailComposer application in the Samsung S6 Edge before the October 2015 MR uses weak permissions for the com.samsung.android.email.intent.action.QUICK_REPLY_BACKGROUND service action, which might allow remote attackers with knowledge of the local email address to obtain sensitive information via a crafted application that sends a crafted intent.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.24%

80.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-275

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Android	<= 5.1.1

References

http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/134105/Samsung-SecEmailComposer-QUICK_REPLY_BACKGROUND-Permission-Weakness.htmlThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/77339Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://bugs.chromium.org/p/project-zero/issues/detail?id=490&redir=1Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/38558/Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/134105/Samsung-SecEmailComposer-QUICK_REPLY_BACKGROUND-Permission-Weakness.htmlThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/77339Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://bugs.chromium.org/p/project-zero/issues/detail?id=490&redir=1Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/38558/Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Dec 28, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2015-7889?

How severe is CVE-2015-7889?

Severity scoring for CVE-2015-7889 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.24% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2015-7889?

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