CVE-2015-3839 Null dereference in n/a
Local attackers can trigger a NULL pointer exception in the updateMessageStatus function, causing a process crash and denial of service on Android devices.
- 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-2015-3839?
CVE-2015-3839 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Google Android, published on 7 Aug 2017. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The updateMessageStatus function in Android 5.1.1 and earlier allows local users to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer exception and process crash).
Weakness: CWE-476
Which versions are affected by CVE-2015-3839?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Google Android.
How do I fix CVE-2015-3839?
No fix has been published for CVE-2015-3839 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2015-3839 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2015-3839 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Public exploit code: 1 proofs of concept on GitHub.
Other vulnerabilities in Google Android
Sources
Also known as GHSA-8j27-8qpr-xpcx.