Buffer Overflow Vulnerability in Samsung S6 Edge Audio Driver
CVE-2015-7890

5.5MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Samsung
Status
Galaxy S6 Edge Firmware
Vendor
CVE Published:
12 February 2020

What is CVE-2015-7890?

The vulnerability arises from multiple buffer overflows in the esa_write function within the Exynos Seiren Audio driver. This issue can be exploited by local users who provide excessively large buffer or size parameters, resulting in memory corruption and potential denial of service conditions. The affected product, primarily utilized in the Samsung S6 Edge, demands immediate attention to mitigate risks associated with this flaw.

References

http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/134106/Samsung-Seire...
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https://code.google.com/p/google-security-research/issues...
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https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/38556/
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
5.5
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
None
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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