CVE-2017-18020: Input Validation
First published: Thu Jan 04 2018(Updated: )
On Samsung mobile devices with L(5.x), M(6.x), and N(7.x) software and Exynos chipsets, attackers can execute arbitrary code in the bootloader because S Boot omits a size check during a copy of ramfs data to memory. The Samsung ID is SVE-2017-10598.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Samsung Mobile | =5.0 | |
| Samsung Mobile | =5.1 | |
| Samsung Mobile | =5.1.1 | |
| Samsung Mobile | =6.0 | |
| Samsung Mobile | =6.0.1 | |
| Samsung Mobile | =7.0 | |
| Samsung Mobile | =7.1 | |
| Samsung Mobile | =7.1.1 | |
| Samsung Mobile | =7.1.2 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2017-18020?
CVE-2017-18020 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for arbitrary code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2017-18020?
To fix CVE-2017-18020, you should update your Samsung mobile device to the latest software version provided by Samsung.
Who is affected by CVE-2017-18020?
CVE-2017-18020 affects Samsung mobile devices running Lollipop (5.x), Marshmallow (6.x), and Nougat (7.x) with Exynos chipsets.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2017-18020?
CVE-2017-18020 is a bootloader vulnerability that allows attackers to execute arbitrary code.
What is the impact of CVE-2017-18020?
The impact of CVE-2017-18020 includes the potential compromise of device security by executing unverified code in the bootloader.
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