CVE-2017-18696: 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) (Exynos7420, Exynos8890, or MSM8996 chipsets) software. RKP allows memory corruption. The Samsung ID is SVE-2016-7897 (January 2017).

Affected Software

5 affected components
Google Android=6.0
Google Android=7.0
Qualcomm MSM8996
Samsung Exynos 7420
Samsung Exynos 8890

Event History

Apr 7, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:52 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:52 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2017-18696?

The severity of CVE-2017-18696 is critical with a CVSS score of 9.8.

2

How does CVE-2017-18696 affect Samsung mobile devices?

CVE-2017-18696 affects Samsung mobile devices with M(6.0) and N(7.0) software and Exynos7420, Exynos8890, or MSM8996 chipsets by allowing memory corruption.

3

What is the Samsung ID for CVE-2017-18696?

The Samsung ID for CVE-2017-18696 is SVE-2016-7897 (January 2017).

4

Is my device vulnerable to CVE-2017-18696?

If your Samsung device has M(6.0) or N(7.0) software with Exynos7420, Exynos8890, or MSM8996 chipsets, it may be vulnerable to CVE-2017-18696.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2017-18696?

You can find more information about CVE-2017-18696 at the following URL: https://security.samsungmobile.com/securityUpdate.smsb

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