# CVE-2015-6602: libutils in Android through 5.1.1 LMY48M allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted metadata in a (1) MP3 or (2) MP4 file

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2015-10-02 · Updated: 2024-08-06

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

libutils in Android through 5.1.1 LMY48M allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted metadata in a (1) MP3 or (2) MP4 file, as demonstrated by an attack against use of libutils by libstagefright in Android 5.x.

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## References

- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1033725
- https://blog.zimperium.com/zimperium-zlabs-is-raising-the-volume-new-vulnerability-processing-mp3mp4-media/
- https://threatpost.com/stagefright-2-0-vulnerabilities-affect-1-billion-android-devices/114863/
- https://support.silentcircle.com/customer/en/portal/articles/2145864-privatos-1-1-12-release-notes

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