# CVE-2015-7890: Multiple buffer overflows in the esa\_write function in /dev/seirenin the Exynos Seiren Audio driver, as used in Samsung S6 Edge, allow local

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Public exploit code: 1 on Exploit-DB
- Published: 2020-02-12 · Updated: 2024-08-06

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

Multiple buffer overflows in the esa_write function in /dev/seirenin the Exynos Seiren Audio driver, as used in Samsung S6 Edge, allow local users to cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a large (1) buffer or (2) size parameter.

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## References

- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/134106/Samsung-Seiren-Kernel-Driver-Buffer-Overflow.html
- https://code.google.com/p/google-security-research/issues/detail?id=491
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/38556/
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/38556

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