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HIGH · 7.5

CVE-2017-7978

Samsung Android devices with L(5.0/5.1), M(6.0), and N(7.x) software allow attackers to obtain sensitive information by reading a world-readable log file after an unexpected reboot. The Samsung ID is ...

Vulnerability Description

Samsung Android devices with L(5.0/5.1), M(6.0), and N(7.x) software allow attackers to obtain sensitive information by reading a world-readable log file after an unexpected reboot. The Samsung ID is SVE-2017-8290.

CVSS Score

7.5

HIGH

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Attack Vector
NETWORK
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
NONE
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
HIGH
Integrity
NONE
Availability
NONE

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
SamsungSamsung Mobile5.0

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-200

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2017-7978?

CVE-2017-7978 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). Samsung Android devices with L(5.0/5.1), M(6.0), and N(7.x) software allow attackers to obtain sensitive information by reading a world-readable log file after an unexpected reboot. The Samsung ID is ...

How severe is CVE-2017-7978?

CVE-2017-7978 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2017-7978?

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