NULL pointer dereference in Google Android
CVE-2015-3839
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).
EPSS: 0.004 (31.9th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 5.5 (Medium). Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H.
Affected products
- Google Android
- N/a — versions n/a
Weakness classification (CWE)
Public proof-of-concept exploits
References
- security@android.com (VDB Entry, Third Party Advisory, vdb-entry, x_refsource_BID)
- security@android.com (Technical Description, Third Party Advisory, x_refsource_MISC)
- security@android.com (Technical Description, x_refsource_CONFIRM, Third Party Advisory)
- security@android.com (x_refsource_CONFIRM, Broken Link)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2015-3839?
- CVE-2015-3839 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Google Android, classified under NULL Pointer Dereference. CVSS score: 5.5/10. Published 2017-08-07.
- How severe is CVE-2015-3839?
- Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 5.5 out of 10.
- Is CVE-2015-3839 known to be exploited?
- 2 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.