CVE-2015-1801: Buffer Overflow

Published Aug 24, 2017
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Updated

The samsungextdisp driver in the Samsung S4 (GT-I9500) I9500XXUEMK8 kernel 3.4 and earlier allows attackers to cause a denial of service (memory corruption) or gain privileges.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Samsung Galaxy S4 Firmware=i9500xxuemk8
Samsung Galaxy S4

Event History

Aug 24, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2015-1801?

CVE-2015-1801 is classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause denial of service and privilege escalation.

2

How do I fix CVE-2015-1801?

To mitigate CVE-2015-1801, it is recommended to update the Samsung Galaxy S4 firmware to a version that addresses this vulnerability.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2015-1801?

CVE-2015-1801 specifically affects the Samsung Galaxy S4 with firmware version I9500XXUEMK8 and earlier.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2015-1801?

CVE-2015-1801 is a memory corruption vulnerability that may lead to denial of service or privilege escalation.

5

Who discovered CVE-2015-1801?

CVE-2015-1801 was identified and reported by security researchers focusing on the Samsung Extdisp driver.

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