CVE-2017-18689
First published: Tue Apr 07 2020(Updated: )
An issue was discovered on Samsung mobile devices with M(6.0) and N(7.0) (Exynos5433, Exynos7420, or Exynos7870 chipsets) software. An attacker can bypass a ko (aka Kernel Module) signature by modifying the count of kernel modules. The Samsung ID is SVE-2016-7466 (January 2017).
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Google Android | =6.0 | |
| Google Android | =7.0 | |
| Samsung Exynos 5433 | ||
| Samsung Exynos 7420 | ||
| Samsung Exynos 7870 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2017-18689?
The severity of CVE-2017-18689 is high with a severity value of 7.5.
Which Samsung mobile devices are affected by CVE-2017-18689?
Samsung mobile devices with M(6.0) and N(7.0) software are affected, specifically those with Exynos5433, Exynos7420, or Exynos7870 chipsets.
How can an attacker exploit CVE-2017-18689?
An attacker can exploit CVE-2017-18689 by bypassing a ko signature and modifying the count of kernel modules.
What is the Samsung ID associated with CVE-2017-18689?
The Samsung ID associated with CVE-2017-18689 is SVE-2016-7466 (January 2017).
Where can I find more information about CVE-2017-18689?
More information about CVE-2017-18689 can be found at https://security.samsungmobile.com/securityUpdate.smsb.
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