CVE-2017-18690 — CRITICAL (9.8)

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) (Exynos54xx, Exynos7420, Exynos8890, or Exynos8895 chipsets) software. There is a buffer overflow in the sensor hub. The Samsung ID is SVE-2016-7484 (January 2017).

CVSS Score

9.8

CRITICAL

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

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Android	4.4
Samsung	Exynos 5410	-
Samsung	Exynos 5420	-
Samsung	Exynos 5422	-
Samsung	Exynos 5430	-
Samsung	Exynos 5450	-
Samsung	Exynos 7420	-
Samsung	Exynos 8890	-
Samsung	Exynos 8895	-

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-120

References

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

FAQ

What is CVE-2017-18690?

CVE-2017-18690 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). An issue was discovered on Samsung mobile devices with KK(4.4), L(5.0/5.1), M(6.0), and N(7.0) (Exynos54xx, Exynos7420, Exynos8890, or Exynos8895 chipsets) software. There is a buffer overflow in the ...

How severe is CVE-2017-18690?

CVE-2017-18690 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.

Is there a patch for CVE-2017-18690?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Google Android, Samsung Exynos 5410, Samsung Exynos 5420, Samsung Exynos 5422, Samsung Exynos 5430.