CVE-2018-14852: Buffer Overflow
First published: Mon Dec 17 2018(Updated: )
Out-of-bounds array access in dhd_rx_frame in drivers/net/wireless/bcmdhd4358/dhd_linux.c in the bcmdhd4358 Wi-Fi driver on the Samsung Galaxy S6 SM-G920F G920FXXU5EQH7 allows an attacker (who has obtained code execution on the Wi-Fi chip) to cause invalid accesses to operating system memory due to improper validation of the network interface index provided by the Wi-Fi chip's firmware.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Samsung Galaxy S6 Firmware | =g920fxxu5eqh7 | |
| Samsung Galaxy S6 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2018-14852?
CVE-2018-14852 is a vulnerability that allows an attacker to cause invalid accesses to operating system memory on the Samsung Galaxy S6 SM-G920F due to an out-of-bounds array access in the bcmdhd4358 Wi-Fi driver.
What is the severity of CVE-2018-14852?
The severity of CVE-2018-14852 is medium with a CVSS score of 6.3.
How does CVE-2018-14852 impact the Samsung Galaxy S6 SM-G920F?
CVE-2018-14852 allows an attacker who has obtained code execution on the Wi-Fi chip to cause invalid accesses to operating system memory on the Samsung Galaxy S6 SM-G920F.
How can I fix CVE-2018-14852?
To fix CVE-2018-14852, it is recommended to update the firmware of the Samsung Galaxy S6 SM-G920F to a version that resolves the vulnerability.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2018-14852?
You can find more information about CVE-2018-14852 in the following references: [Reference 1](https://github.com/securesystemslab/periscope/blob/master/bugs-found/CVE-2018-14852.md) and [Reference 2](https://people.cs.kuleuven.be/~stijn.volckaert/papers/2019_NDSS_PeriScope.pdf).
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