CVE-2017-18657
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 an arbitrary write in a trustlet. The Samsung ID is SVE-2017-8893 (August 2017).
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Google Android | =6.0 | |
| Google Android | =7.0 | |
| Google Android | =7.1.0 | |
| Google Android | =7.1.1 | |
| Google Android | =7.1.2 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2017-18657?
CVE-2017-18657 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for arbitrary write in a trustlet.
What does CVE-2017-18657 affect?
CVE-2017-18657 affects Samsung mobile devices running Android versions 6.0 and 7.x.
How do I fix CVE-2017-18657?
To fix CVE-2017-18657, users should update their device to the latest security patch provided by Samsung.
What is the nature of the vulnerability in CVE-2017-18657?
CVE-2017-18657 involves an arbitrary write vulnerability within the trustlet on affected devices.
When was CVE-2017-18657 disclosed?
CVE-2017-18657 was disclosed in August 2017, alongside the Samsung ID SVE-2017-8893.
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