CVE-2017-18644: Buffer Overflow
First published: Wed Apr 08 2020(Updated: )
An issue was discovered on Samsung mobile devices with L(5.1), M(6.x), and N(7.x) software. There is a muic_set_reg_sel heap-based buffer overflow during the reading of MUIC register values. The Samsung ID is SVE-2017-10011 (December 2017).
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Android | =5.1 | |
| Android | =6.0 | |
| Android | =6.0.1 | |
| Android | =7.0 | |
| Android | =7.1.0 | |
| Android | =7.1.1 | |
| Android | =7.1.2 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2017-18644?
CVE-2017-18644 has a high severity rating due to the potential for heap-based buffer overflow exploitation.
How do I fix CVE-2017-18644?
To fix CVE-2017-18644, users should update their Samsung mobile devices to the latest firmware available from Samsung.
Which devices are affected by CVE-2017-18644?
CVE-2017-18644 affects Samsung mobile devices running Android 5.1, 6.x, and 7.x software.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2017-18644?
CVE-2017-18644 is a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability occurring during the reading of MUIC register values.
When was CVE-2017-18644 disclosed?
CVE-2017-18644 was disclosed in December 2017.
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