CVE-2018-21044: Buffer Overflow
First published: Wed Apr 08 2020(Updated: )
An issue was discovered on Samsung mobile devices with N(7.x) and O(8.0) software. The sem Trustlet has a buffer overflow that leads to arbitrary TEE code execution. The Samsung IDs are SVE-2018-13230, SVE-2018-13231, SVE-2018-13232, SVE-2018-13233 (December 2018).
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Android | =7.0 | |
| Android | =7.1.0 | |
| Android | =7.1.1 | |
| Android | =7.1.2 | |
| Android | =8.0 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2018-21044?
CVE-2018-21044 is rated as a critical vulnerability due to its potential for arbitrary TEE code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2018-21044?
To fix CVE-2018-21044, users should update their Samsung mobile devices to the latest software versions provided by Samsung.
What devices are affected by CVE-2018-21044?
CVE-2018-21044 affects Samsung mobile devices running Android N (7.x) and O (8.0) software.
What does CVE-2018-21044 exploit?
CVE-2018-21044 exploits a buffer overflow in the sem Trustlet, allowing for arbitrary code execution within the Trusted Execution Environment.
When was CVE-2018-21044 disclosed?
CVE-2018-21044 was disclosed in December 2018 along with several Samsung Security Vulnerability Exposures (SVE).
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