CVE-2017-18664: Null Pointer Dereference
Published Apr 7, 2020
·Updated
An issue was discovered on Samsung mobile devices with KK(4.4), L(5.0/5.1), and M(6.0) software. There is a NULL pointer exception in PersonManager, causing memory corruption. The Samsung ID is SVE-2017-8286 (June 2017).
Affected Software
4 affected components
Google Android=4.4
Google Android=5.0
Google Android=5.1
Google Android=6.0
Event History
Apr 7, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:33 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:33 PM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2017-18664?
CVE-2017-18664 is classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause memory corruption.
2
How do I fix CVE-2017-18664?
To resolve CVE-2017-18664, update your Samsung mobile device to the latest firmware provided by Samsung.
3
What devices are affected by CVE-2017-18664?
CVE-2017-18664 affects Samsung mobile devices running Android versions 4.4, 5.0, 5.1, and 6.0.
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What kind of vulnerability is CVE-2017-18664?
CVE-2017-18664 is a NULL pointer dereference vulnerability found in the PersonManager of Samsung mobile devices.
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When was CVE-2017-18664 disclosed?
CVE-2017-18664 was disclosed in June 2017, along with the Samsung ID SVE-2017-8286.