CVE-2017-18648 — CRITICAL (9.1)

Vulnerability Description

An issue was discovered on Samsung mobile devices with KK(4.4.x), L(5.x), M(6.x), and N(7.x) software. Arbitrary file read/write operations can occur in the locked state via a crafted MTP command. The Samsung ID is SVE-2017-10086 (November 2017).

CVSS Score

9.1

CRITICAL

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

NONE

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Android	4.4

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-20

References

https://security.samsungmobile.com/securityUpdate.smsbVendor Advisory
https://security.samsungmobile.com/securityUpdate.smsbVendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2017-18648?

CVE-2017-18648 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.1 (CRITICAL). An issue was discovered on Samsung mobile devices with KK(4.4.x), L(5.x), M(6.x), and N(7.x) software. Arbitrary file read/write operations can occur in the locked state via a crafted MTP command. The...

How severe is CVE-2017-18648?

CVE-2017-18648 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.1/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.

Is there a patch for CVE-2017-18648?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Google Android.