8.8
CWE
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Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2017-3218

First published: Wed Jun 21 2017(Updated: )

Samsung Magician 5.0 fails to validate TLS certificates for HTTPS software update traffic. Prior to version 5.0, Samsung Magician uses HTTP for software updates.

Credit: cret@cert.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Samsung Magician=5.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2017-3218?

    CVE-2017-3218 has been classified as a medium severity vulnerability.

  • How do I fix CVE-2017-3218?

    To fix CVE-2017-3218, upgrade Samsung Magician to a version higher than 5.0 that validates TLS certificates.

  • What is the impact of CVE-2017-3218?

    The impact of CVE-2017-3218 allows attackers to perform man-in-the-middle attacks on software update traffic.

  • How can I mitigate CVE-2017-3218 if I cannot update?

    If unable to update, consider disabling the software update feature in Samsung Magician to mitigate risks associated with CVE-2017-3218.

  • Is CVE-2017-3218 still exploitable in later versions?

    CVE-2017-3218 is not exploitable in versions of Samsung Magician released after 5.0 that implement proper TLS certificate validation.

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