CVE-2015-1527 Integer overflow in n/a

High 7.8 Published 15 Sep 2017 Updated 6 Aug 2024

A local attacker can exploit an integer overflow in the Android audio policy service to gain elevated privileges via a crafted application.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Local or same network only
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2015-1527?

CVE-2015-1527 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Android, published on 15 Sep 2017. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Integer overflow in IAudioPolicyService.cpp in Android allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted application, aka Android Bug ID 19261727.

Weakness: CWE-190

Which versions are affected by CVE-2015-1527?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Google Android.

How do I fix CVE-2015-1527?

No fix has been published for CVE-2015-1527 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2015-1527 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2015-1527 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-7vmf-9pjv-j2fr.