CVE-2017-18653 — MEDIUM (4.3)

Vulnerability Description

An issue was discovered on Samsung mobile devices with KK(4.4), L(5.0/5.1), M(6.0), and N(7.x) software. The Email application allows attackers to send emails on behalf of any user via a broadcasted intent. The Samsung ID is SVE-2017-9357 (September 2017).

CVSS Score

4.3

MEDIUM

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

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

NONE

Integrity

LOW

Availability

NONE

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Android	4.4

References

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

FAQ

What is CVE-2017-18653?

CVE-2017-18653 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM). An issue was discovered on Samsung mobile devices with KK(4.4), L(5.0/5.1), M(6.0), and N(7.x) software. The Email application allows attackers to send emails on behalf of any user via a broadcasted i...

How severe is CVE-2017-18653?

CVE-2017-18653 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2017-18653?

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