CVE-2017-18647: Buffer Overflow

Published Apr 7, 2020
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Updated

An issue was discovered on Samsung mobile devices with M(6,x) and N(7.0) software. The TA Scrypto v1.0 implementation in Secure Driver has a race condition with a resultant buffer overflow. The Samsung IDs are SVE-2017-8973, SVE-2017-8974, and SVE-2017-8975 (November 2017).

Affected Software

3 affected components
Google Android=6.0
Google Android=6.0.1
Google Android=7.0

Event History

Apr 7, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:58 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:58 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2017-18647?

CVE-2017-18647 is considered a critical vulnerability due to the potential for buffer overflow and exploitation on affected Samsung mobile devices.

2

How do I fix CVE-2017-18647?

To fix CVE-2017-18647, ensure that your Samsung mobile device is updated to the latest firmware version provided by Samsung.

3

What devices are affected by CVE-2017-18647?

CVE-2017-18647 affects Samsung mobile devices running Android versions 6.0, 6.0.1, and 7.0.

4

What are the consequences of exploiting CVE-2017-18647?

Exploiting CVE-2017-18647 could allow attackers to execute arbitrary code, potentially compromising the entire device.

5

When was CVE-2017-18647 discovered?

CVE-2017-18647 was discovered in November 2017 as part of a series of vulnerabilities reported for Samsung devices.

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