CVE-2015-8505

Name: CVE-2015-8505
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2015-12-08T23:59:19.25+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.99%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2015-8505 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. mediaserver in Android before 5.1.1 LMY48Z allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted media file, aka internal bug 17769851, a different vulnerability than CVE-2015-6616, CVE-2015-8506, and CVE-2015-8507.. EPSS estimates a 1.99% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

mediaserver in Android before 5.1.1 LMY48Z allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted media file, aka internal bug 17769851, a different vulnerability than CVE-2015-6616, CVE-2015-8506, and CVE-2015-8507.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.99%

78.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-119

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Android	<= 5.1

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-2015-8505?

How severe is CVE-2015-8505?

Severity scoring for CVE-2015-8505 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.99% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2015-8505?

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