CVE-2015-2004: The GraceNote GNSDK SDK before SVN Changeset 1.1.7 for Android might allow attackers to execute arbitrary code

Q: How do I fix CVE-2015-2004?

gnsdk: upgrade to 1.1.7. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2015-2004 being exploited?

CVE-2015-2004 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2015-2004 affect?

CVE-2015-2004 affects gnsdk. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). The GraceNote GNSDK SDK before SVN Changeset 1.1.7 for Android might allow attackers to execute arbitrary code by leveraging a finalize method in a Serializable class that improperly passes an attacker-controlled pointer to a native functio

Q: How urgent is CVE-2015-2004?

Priority 59/100. Critical severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

This month

CRITICAL 9.8REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2015-2004 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.8) affecting gnsdk. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The GraceNote GNSDK SDK before SVN Changeset 1.1.7 for Android might allow attackers to execute arbitrary code by leveraging a finalize method in a Serializable class that improperly passes an attacker-controlled pointer to a native function.

Why this priority

Critical severity
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	9.8 (Critical)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	2.0% (top 19%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-118
Published	2018-03-29
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): IBM Corporation · Vendor: gracenote

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2018-03-29 18:29 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 00:23 UTCUpdated Record last modified

gracenote gnsdk UPGRADE

Affected: < 1.1.7

Fixed in: 1.1.7

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy gnsdk || rpm -q gnsdk || gnsdk --version

2. UPGRADE to 1.1.7 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade gnsdk

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade gnsdk

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2015-2004?

gnsdk: upgrade to 1.1.7. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2015-2004 being exploited?

CVE-2015-2004 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2015-2004 affect?

CVE-2015-2004 affects gnsdk. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). The GraceNote GNSDK SDK before SVN Changeset 1.1.7 for Android might allow attackers to execute arbitrary code by leveraging a finalize method in a Serializable class that improperly passes an attacker-controlled pointer to a native functio

How urgent is CVE-2015-2004?

Priority 59/100. Critical severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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