CVE-2015-6640

Published Jan 6, 2016 CVSS 3.0 · 7.8 High EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
The prctl_set_vma_anon_name function in kernel/sys.c in Android before 5.1.1 LMY49F and 6.0 before 2016-01-01 does not ensure that only one vma is accessed in a certain update action, which allows attackers to gain privileges or cause a denial of service (vma list corruption) via a crafted application, aka internal bug 20017123.

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EUVD EUVD EUVD-2015-6578 The prctl_set_vma_anon_name function in kernel/sys.c in Android before 5.1.1 LMY49F and 6.0 before 2016-01-01 does not ensure that only one vma is accessed in a certain update action, which allows attackers to gain privileges or cause a denial of service (vma list corruption) via a crafted application, aka internal bug 20017123.
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
google_android
Published
Updated
Aug 6, 2024, 7:29 AM
Reserved
Aug 21, 2015, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Jan 6, 2016, 7:59 PM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 12:31 AM