CVE-2015-1539

What it is

Multiple integer underflows in the ESDS::parseESDescriptor function in ESDS.cpp in libstagefright in Android before 5.1.1 LMY48I allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted ESDS atoms, aka internal bug 20139950, a related issue to CVE-2015-4493.

At a glance

Exploitability

Can be exploited over the network without logging in. High risk of data exposure, data tampering, service disruption.

Exploit odds

85.8% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS). Higher than most.

Fix

A patch, advisory or fixed version is referenced. Upgrade or apply it.

Timeline

1. 2015-02-06 00:00 UTC ReservedThe CVE id was reserved by its CNA
2. 2015-10-01 00:59 UTC PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
3. 2026-06-17 00:22 UTC Last updatedMost recent change to the record

Why it ranks here

• Exploited in the wild: no, CISA does not list it.
• Exploit odds: 85.8% in the next 30 days (EPSS).
• Severity: 10.0 HIGH (CVSS).
• Fix: a patch or advisory is linked.
• It meets the bar for Drop everything: critical, and exploited or very likely to be.

Details

Published

2015-10-01 00:59 UTC

Last modified

2026-06-17 00:22 UTC

Exploit probability

85.8% · EPSS, next 30 days

Weakness

CWE-189

Record status

Modified

Affected

• Google Android ≤ 5.1

Attack profile CVSS 2.0 · 10.0

Attack vector

Network

Complexity

Low

Authentication

None

Confidentiality

Complete

Integrity

Complete

Availability

Complete

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