CWE
20
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2017-18683: Input Validation

First published: Tue Apr 07 2020(Updated: )

An issue was discovered on Samsung mobile devices with L(5.0/5.1) and M(6.0) software. SVoice allows Hare Hunting during application installation. The Samsung ID is SVE-2016-6942 (February 2017).

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Android=5.0
Android=5.1
Android=6.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2017-18683?

    The severity of CVE-2017-18683 is classified as high due to the impact it can have on user privacy.

  • How do I fix CVE-2017-18683?

    To fix CVE-2017-18683, users should update their Samsung mobile devices to the latest available software version.

  • What devices are affected by CVE-2017-18683?

    CVE-2017-18683 affects Samsung mobile devices running Android versions 5.0, 5.1, and 6.0.

  • What does CVE-2017-18683 allow an attacker to do?

    CVE-2017-18683 allows an attacker to exploit the SVoice application during installation to potentially access sensitive user data.

  • When was CVE-2017-18683 disclosed?

    CVE-2017-18683 was disclosed in February 2017 as part of Samsung's security updates.

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