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CVE-2015-1538

CWE-189Published: October 1, 2015· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

10.0

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Integer overflow in the SampleTable::setSampleToChunkParams function in SampleTable.cpp in libstagefright in Android before 5.1.1 LMY48I allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted atoms in MP4 data that trigger an unchecked multiplication, aka internal bug 20139950, a related issue to CVE-2015-4496.

Technical Analysis

CVE-2015-1538 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

A proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit exists for CVE-2015-1538. While not yet confirmed in active campaigns, the availability of PoC code increases exploitation risk substantially.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability

Attack VectorNetwork

Attack ComplexityLow

Privileges Req.

User Interaction

Scope

Impact

ConfidentialityC

IntegrityC

AvailabilityC

AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

Affected Vendors & Products

Google1 product(s)

android

Source: NVD CPE · 1 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

POC AVAILABLEProof-of-concept code exists

Offensive Security exploit database

GitHub PoC Search

Community PoC repositories

Rapid7 / Metasploit

Metasploit module search

Security advisories & exploits

Official NIST entry

CVE Program entry

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Official Patches & Advisories

ADVISORYhttps://android.googlesource.com/platform/frameworks/av/+/2434839bbd168469f80dd9a22f1328bc81046398

ADVISORYhttps://groups.google.com/forum/message/raw?msg=android-security-updates/Ugvu3fi6RQM/yzJvoTVrIQAJ

ADVISORYhttps://android.googlesource.com/platform/frameworks/av/+/2434839bbd168469f80dd9a22f1328bc81046398

ADVISORYhttps://groups.google.com/forum/message/raw?msg=android-security-updates/Ugvu3fi6RQM/yzJvoTVrIQAJ

All References (16)

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http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/134131/Libstagefright-Integer-Overflow-Check-Bypass.html

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http://www.huawei.com/en/psirt/security-advisories/hw-448928

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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/76052

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http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1033094

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http://www1.huawei.com/en/security/psirt/security-bulletins/security-advisories/hw-448928.htm

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https://android.googlesource.com/platform/frameworks/av/+/2434839bbd168469f80dd9a22f1328bc81046398Vendor Advisory

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https://groups.google.com/forum/message/raw?msg=android-security-updates/Ugvu3fi6RQM/yzJvoTVrIQAJVendor Advisory

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https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/38124/

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http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/134131/Libstagefright-Integer-Overflow-Check-Bypass.html

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http://www.huawei.com/en/psirt/security-advisories/hw-448928

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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/76052

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http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1033094

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http://www1.huawei.com/en/security/psirt/security-bulletins/security-advisories/hw-448928.htm

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https://android.googlesource.com/platform/frameworks/av/+/2434839bbd168469f80dd9a22f1328bc81046398Vendor Advisory

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https://groups.google.com/forum/message/raw?msg=android-security-updates/Ugvu3fi6RQM/yzJvoTVrIQAJVendor Advisory

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2015-1538

CVSS Score10.0 / 10

SeverityCRITICAL

WeaknessCWE-189

CISA KEVNo

ExploitPOC

Affected1 vendor(s)

PublishedOct 1, 2015

Related CVEs (CWE-189)

Recommended Actions

→Apply vendor patches immediately
→Monitor CVE-2015-1538 in threat intel feeds
→Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts

Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.

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