# CVE-2009-3698: An unspecified function in the Dalvik API in Android 1.5 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (system process re

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2009-10-14 · Updated: 2024-08-07

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

An unspecified function in the Dalvik API in Android 1.5 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (system process restart) via a crafted application, possibly a related issue to CVE-2009-2656.

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## References

- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/53654
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1022986
- http://www.ocert.org/advisories/ocert-2009-014.html
- http://android.git.kernel.org/?p=platform/frameworks/base.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=cf4550c3198d6b3d92cdc52707fe70d7cc0caa9f
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/36590
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/506948/100/0/threaded

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