CVE-2015-1539
CriticalMultiple 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.
Published Sep 30, 2015 · Updated May 6, 2026
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2015-1539 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 10.0 v2) affecting Android (Google).
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. No public exploit code is known.
- EPSS estimates a 86% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including Android 5.1.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.
CVSS v2
10.0
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
86%
Higher than 99.7% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
No known
Not in a known-exploited catalog
Public exploit code
None known
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Description
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.
Affected Products
1 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| AndroidGoogle | See advisory | 5.1 |
Patched Releases
Android
5.1
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Sep 30, 2015
Last updated
May 6, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-189
References
- advisoryhttps://android.googlesource.com/platform/frameworks/av/+/5e751957ba692658b7f67eb03ae5ddb2cd3d970c
- advisory[android-security-updates] 20150812 Nexus Security Bulletin (August 2015)
- otherhttp://www1.huawei.com/en/security/psirt/security-bulletins/security-advisories/hw-448928.htm
- otherhttp://www.huawei.com/en/psirt/security-advisories/hw-448928
- other76052
FAQ
Common Questions.
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.
Affected: Android (Google). The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
No public exploit code is known.
Fixed versions are available, including Android 5.1.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.
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