Vulnerability Description
The kbase_dispatch function in arm/t7xx/r5p0/mali_kbase_core_linux.c in the GPU driver on Samsung devices with M(6.0) and N(7.0) software and Exynos AP chipsets allows attackers to have unspecified impact via unknown vectors, which trigger an out-of-bounds read, aka SVE-2016-6362.
CVSS Score
CRITICAL
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Samsung | Samsung Mobile | 6.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://security.samsungmobile.com/smrupdate.html#SMR-JAN-2017Vendor Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/01/19/3Mailing ListPatchThird Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/01/20/2Mailing ListPatchThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95674Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://security.samsungmobile.com/smrupdate.html#SMR-JAN-2017Vendor Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/01/19/3Mailing ListPatchThird Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/01/20/2Mailing ListPatchThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95674Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
FAQ
What is CVE-2017-5538?
CVE-2017-5538 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). The kbase_dispatch function in arm/t7xx/r5p0/mali_kbase_core_linux.c in the GPU driver on Samsung devices with M(6.0) and N(7.0) software and Exynos AP chipsets allows attackers to have unspecified im...
How severe is CVE-2017-5538?
CVE-2017-5538 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-2017-5538?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Samsung Samsung Mobile.