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. There is a buffer overflow in the fps sysfs entry. The Samsung ID is SVE-2016-7510 (January 2017).
CVSS Score
CRITICAL
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Android | 4.4 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://security.samsungmobile.com/securityUpdate.smsbVendor Advisory
- https://security.samsungmobile.com/securityUpdate.smsbVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2017-18693?
CVE-2017-18693 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) software. There is a buffer overflow in the fps sysfs entry. The Samsung ID is SVE-2016-7510 (January 201...
How severe is CVE-2017-18693?
CVE-2017-18693 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-2017-18693?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Google Android.