CVE-2017-18662: 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. Data outside of the rkp log buffer boundary is read, causing an information leak. The Samsung ID is SVE-2017-9109 (July 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-2017-18662?
CVE-2017-18662 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2017-18662?
To fix CVE-2017-18662, you should update your Samsung mobile device to the latest software version provided by Samsung.
What devices are affected by CVE-2017-18662?
CVE-2017-18662 affects Samsung mobile devices running Android versions 6.0 and 7.x.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2017-18662?
CVE-2017-18662 is an information leak vulnerability that allows reading data outside of the rkp log buffer boundary.
When was CVE-2017-18662 disclosed?
CVE-2017-18662 was disclosed in July 2017.
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