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CVE-2015-7894

The DCMProvider service in Samsung LibQjpeg on a Samsung SM-G925V device running build number LRX22G.G925VVRU1AOE2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (segmentation fault and process crash) and execute arbitrary code via a crafted JPG.

Security Impact Summary

This vulnerability carries a HIGH severity rating with a CVSS v3.1 score of 8.8, indicating it can be exploited remotely over the network with relatively low complexity though user interaction is required and does not require pre-existing privileges . The vulnerability impacts confidentiality (data exposure), integrity (unauthorized modifications), and availability (service disruption) for affected systems. Impacting 2 products from samsung, from samsung organizations running these solutions should prioritize assessment and patching.

Historical Context

First disclosed in 2017, this vulnerability was reported during a period defined by widespread IoT adoption challenges, mobile security concerns, and the emergence of advanced persistent threat (APT) techniques. Contemporary mitigation strategies focused on secure development practices and third-party component vetting.

Published

2017-08-09T18:29:01.340

Last Modified

2025-04-20T01:37:25.860

Status

Deferred

Source

[email protected]

Severity

CVSSv3.0: 8.8 (HIGH)

CVSSv2 Vector

AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P

Access Vector: NETWORK
Access Complexity: MEDIUM
Authentication: NONE
Confidentiality Impact: PARTIAL
Integrity Impact: PARTIAL
Availability Impact: PARTIAL

Exploitability Score

8.6

Impact Score

6.4

Weaknesses

Type: Primary
CWE-119

Affected Vendors & Products

Type	Vendor	Product	Version/Range	Vulnerable?
Operating System	samsung	galaxy_s6_edge_firmware	lrx22g.g925vvru1aoe2	Yes
Hardware	samsung	galaxy_s6_edge	-	No

References

http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/134197/Samsung-LibQjpeg-Image-Decoding-Memory-Corruption.html Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry ([email protected])
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/77423 Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry ([email protected])
https://bugs.chromium.org/p/project-zero/issues/detail?id=495&redir=1 Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry ([email protected])
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/38614/ Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry ([email protected])
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/134197/Samsung-LibQjpeg-Image-Decoding-Memory-Corruption.html Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry (af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108)
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/77423 Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry (af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108)
https://bugs.chromium.org/p/project-zero/issues/detail?id=495&redir=1 Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry (af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108)
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/38614/ Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry (af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108)

How SecUtils Interprets This CVE

SecUtils normalizes and enriches National Vulnerability Database (NVD) records by standardizing vendor and product identifiers, aggregating vulnerability metadata from both NVD and MITRE sources, and providing structured context for security teams. For samsung's affected products, we extract Common Platform Enumeration (CPE) data, Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) classifications, CVSS severity metrics, and reference data to enable rapid vulnerability prioritization and asset correlation. This record contains no exploit code, proof-of-concept instructions, or attack methodologies—only defensive intelligence necessary for patch management, risk assessment, and security operations.