CVE-2017-18691: Buffer Overflow

Published Apr 7, 2020
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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
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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.

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