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CVE-2015-8505: mediaserver in Android before 5.1.1 LMY48Z allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a den...

mediaserver in Android before 5.1.1 LMY48Z allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted media file, aka internal bug 17769851, a different vulnerability than CVE-2015-6616, CVE-2015-8506, and CVE-2015-8507.

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CVE-2015-8505 is an Android mediaserver memory-corruption flaw in versions before Android 5.1.1 build LMY48Z. A crafted media file could let a remote attacker run code or crash the device. The main business concern is legacy Android exposure, especially unmanaged or unsupported devices. Exposure is most likely on legacy Android devices running builds before 5.1.1 LMY48Z. The source bundle does not provide vendor-specific device lists or CPEs, so validation must rely on Android build inventory and vendor support status. Prioritize if the organization still uses legacy Android devices. Modern managed fleets are less likely to be exposed, but unsupported phones or tablets should be treated as operational risk and removed from sensitive workflows. Mitigation focus: Update affected Android devices to 5.1.1 LMY48Z or later where available.; Retire or isolate devices that cannot receive vendor-supported Android updates.; Check Android and device-vendor security bulletins for device-specific fixes..

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