CVE-2017-18667: Input Validation
Published Apr 7, 2020
·Updated
An issue was discovered on Samsung mobile devices with KK(4.4), L(5.0/5.1), M(6.0), and N(7.x) software. Attackers can prevent users from learning that SMS storage space has been exhausted. The Samsung ID is SVE-2017-8702 (June 2017).
Affected Software
8 affected components
Google Android=4.4
Google Android=5.0
Google Android=5.1
Google Android=6.0
Google Android=7.0
Google Android=7.1.0
Google Android=7.1.1
Google Android=7.1.2
Event History
Apr 7, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:48 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:48 PM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2017-18667?
CVE-2017-18667 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability affecting Samsung mobile devices.
2
What devices are affected by CVE-2017-18667?
CVE-2017-18667 affects Samsung mobile devices running Android versions 4.4, 5.0/5.1, 6.0, and 7.x.
3
How do I fix CVE-2017-18667?
To mitigate CVE-2017-18667, users should ensure their Samsung devices are updated with the latest security patches.
4
What type of issue is represented by CVE-2017-18667?
CVE-2017-18667 involves attackers being able to prevent users from knowing that their SMS storage is full.
5
When was CVE-2017-18667 disclosed?
CVE-2017-18667 was disclosed in June 2017 as part of the Samsung security advisory.