CVE-2017-18650
First published: Tue Apr 07 2020(Updated: )
An issue was discovered on Samsung mobile devices with N(7.x) software. There is a WifiStateMachine IllegalArgumentException and reboot if a malformed wpa_supplicant.conf is read. The Samsung ID is SVE-2017-9828 (October 2017).
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| 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-2017-18650?
CVE-2017-18650 is considered a medium severity vulnerability affecting certain Samsung mobile devices.
How do I fix CVE-2017-18650?
To mitigate CVE-2017-18650, users should update their Samsung mobile device to the latest software version provided by Samsung.
What devices are affected by CVE-2017-18650?
CVE-2017-18650 affects Samsung mobile devices running Android 7.0 and versions 7.1.0, 7.1.1, and 7.1.2.
What happens if CVE-2017-18650 is exploited?
Exploitation of CVE-2017-18650 can lead to a reboot of the device due to an IllegalArgumentException when reading a malformed wpa_supplicant.conf.
When was CVE-2017-18650 disclosed?
CVE-2017-18650 was disclosed in October 2017 as part of the Samsung security updates.
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