CVE-2017-5351: High severity Samsung Samsung Mobile vulnerability
Samsung Note devices with KK(4.4), L(5.0/5.1), and M(6.0) software allow attackers to crash the system by creating an arbitrarily large number of active VR service threads. The Samsung ID is SVE-2016-7650.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2017-5351?
CVE-2017-5351 is categorized as a high severity vulnerability due to its ability to cause system crashes.
How do I fix CVE-2017-5351?
To fix CVE-2017-5351, users should update their Samsung Note device to the latest software version that patches this vulnerability.
Which Samsung devices are affected by CVE-2017-5351?
CVE-2017-5351 affects Samsung Note devices running Android versions 4.4, 5.0, 5.1, and 6.0.
What kind of attack does CVE-2017-5351 enable?
CVE-2017-5351 enables attackers to crash the system by creating a large number of active VR service threads.
Is it possible to exploit CVE-2017-5351 remotely?
Yes, CVE-2017-5351 can potentially be exploited remotely if an attacker can initiate the conditions required to create excessive VR service threads.