CVE-2017-18691: Buffer Overflow
Published Apr 7, 2020
·Updated
An issue was discovered on Samsung mobile devices with M(6.0) and N(7.0) (Exynos8890 chipsets) software. There are multiple Buffer Overflows in TSP sysfs cmdstore. The Samsung ID is SVE-2016-7500 (January 2017).
Affected Software
3 affected components
Google Android=6.0
Google Android=7.0
Samsung Exynos 8890
Event History
Apr 7, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:03 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:03 PM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the vulnerability ID for this issue?
The vulnerability ID for this issue is CVE-2017-18691.
2
What is the severity of CVE-2017-18691?
The severity of CVE-2017-18691 is critical with a score of 9.8.
3
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2017-18691?
Android versions 6.0 (M) and 7.0 (N) on Samsung mobile devices with Exynos8890 chipsets are affected.
4
What is the Samsung ID for CVE-2017-18691?
The Samsung ID for CVE-2017-18691 is SVE-2016-7500 (January 2017).
5
How can I fix CVE-2017-18691?
To fix CVE-2017-18691, it is recommended to install the security update provided by Samsung.