CVE-2017-18655: Buffer Overflow
First published: Tue Apr 07 2020(Updated: )
An issue was discovered on Samsung mobile devices with M(6.0) and N(7.x) software. There is a stack-based buffer overflow with resultant memory corruption in a trustlet. The Samsung IDs are SVE-2017-8889, SVE-2017-8891, and SVE-2017-8892 (August 2017).
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Android | =6.0 | |
| 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-2017-18655?
CVE-2017-18655 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential for exploitation leading to memory corruption.
How do I fix CVE-2017-18655?
To fix CVE-2017-18655, users should update their Samsung mobile devices to the latest security patches provided by Samsung.
What devices are affected by CVE-2017-18655?
CVE-2017-18655 affects Samsung mobile devices running Android versions 6.0, 7.0, 7.1.0, 7.1.1, and 7.1.2.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2017-18655?
CVE-2017-18655 is a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability found in a trustlet on specific Samsung mobile devices.
When was CVE-2017-18655 disclosed?
CVE-2017-18655 was disclosed in August 2017, affecting multiple Samsung mobile devices.
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