CVE-2017-18681: Buffer Overflow

Published Apr 7, 2020
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Updated

An issue was discovered on Samsung Galaxy S5 mobile devices with software through 2016-12-20 (Qualcomm AP chipsets). There are multiple buffer overflows in the bootloader. The Samsung ID is SVE-2016-7930 (March 2017).

Affected Software

2 affected components
Samsung Galaxy S5 Firmware<=2016-12-20
Samsung Galaxy S5

Event History

Apr 7, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:26 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:26 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2017-18681?

CVE-2017-18681 is a vulnerability discovered on Samsung Galaxy S5 mobile devices with software through 2016-12-20, related to multiple buffer overflows in the bootloader.

2

How severe is CVE-2017-18681?

CVE-2017-18681 has a severity rating of 9.8 out of 10, making it a critical vulnerability.

3

Which devices are affected by CVE-2017-18681?

Samsung Galaxy S5 mobile devices with software through 2016-12-20 are affected by CVE-2017-18681.

4

How can I fix CVE-2017-18681?

To fix CVE-2017-18681, it is recommended to install the security update provided by Samsung. More information can be found at: https://security.samsungmobile.com/securityUpdate.smsb

5

What is the Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) associated with CVE-2017-18681?

The common weakness enumeration (CWE) associated with CVE-2017-18681 includes CWE-119 and CWE-120.

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