CVE-2015-7894 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code and cause denial of service on Samsung devices via a crafted JPG file processed by the LibQjpeg library.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2015-7894?
CVE-2015-7894 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 9 Aug 2017. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
The DCMProvider service in Samsung LibQjpeg on a Samsung SM-G925V device running build number LRX22G.G925VVRU1AOE2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (segmentation fault and process crash) and execute arbitrary code via a crafted JPG.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2015-7894?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge Firmware.
How do I fix CVE-2015-7894?
No fix has been published for CVE-2015-7894 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2015-7894 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2015-7894 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-6j5j-pw44-wfwj.