CVE-2017-18687 — MEDIUM (5.3)

Vulnerability Description

An issue was discovered on Samsung mobile devices with KK(4.4), L(5.0/5.1), M(6.0), and N(7.0) software. An attacker can obtain the full pathnames of sdcard files by reading the system protected log upon reception of a certain intent. The Samsung ID is SVE-2016-7183 (January 2017).

CVSS Score

5.3

MEDIUM

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

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

LOW

Integrity

NONE

Availability

NONE

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Android	4.4

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-200

References

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

FAQ

What is CVE-2017-18687?

CVE-2017-18687 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.3 (MEDIUM). An issue was discovered on Samsung mobile devices with KK(4.4), L(5.0/5.1), M(6.0), and N(7.0) software. An attacker can obtain the full pathnames of sdcard files by reading the system protected log u...

How severe is CVE-2017-18687?

CVE-2017-18687 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2017-18687?

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