Vulnerability Description
An issue was discovered on Samsung mobile devices with M(6.0), N(7.x), and O(8.0) software. The Contacts application allows attackers to originate video calls because SS (Supplementary Service) and USSD (Unstructured Supplementary Service Data) codes are improperly secured. The Samsung ID is SVE-2018-11469 (April 2018).
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Android | 6.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://security.samsungmobile.com/securityUpdate.smsbVendor Advisory
- https://security.samsungmobile.com/securityUpdate.smsbVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2018-21078?
CVE-2018-21078 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). An issue was discovered on Samsung mobile devices with M(6.0), N(7.x), and O(8.0) software. The Contacts application allows attackers to originate video calls because SS (Supplementary Service) and US...
How severe is CVE-2018-21078?
CVE-2018-21078 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-2018-21078?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Google Android.