CVE-2017-18696: Buffer Overflow
First published: Tue Apr 07 2020(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).
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Google Android | =6.0 | |
| Google Android | =7.0 | |
| Google Android | ||
| Samsung Exynos 7420 | ||
| Samsung Exynos 8890 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2017-18696?
The severity of CVE-2017-18696 is critical with a CVSS score of 9.8.
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.
What is the Samsung ID for CVE-2017-18696?
The Samsung ID for CVE-2017-18696 is SVE-2016-7897 (January 2017).
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.
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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