CVE-2018-21053: Infoleak
First published: Wed Apr 08 2020(Updated: )
An issue was discovered on Samsung mobile devices with N(7.x), O(8.x), and P(9.0) software. There is Clipboard access in the lockscreen state via a physical keyboard. The Samsung ID is SVE-2018-12684 (October 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 | |
| Android | =8.1 | |
| Android | =9.0 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2018-21053?
CVE-2018-21053 is rated as a high-severity vulnerability due to potential exposure of clipboard data on locked Samsung devices.
How do I fix CVE-2018-21053?
To mitigate CVE-2018-21053, users should update their Samsung device to the latest available software version that addresses this vulnerability.
Which devices are affected by CVE-2018-21053?
CVE-2018-21053 affects Samsung mobile devices running Android N (7.x), O (8.x), and P (9.0) software versions.
What is the nature of the vulnerability in CVE-2018-21053?
CVE-2018-21053 allows unauthorized access to the clipboard data while the device is in a locked state using a physical keyboard.
When was CVE-2018-21053 reported?
CVE-2018-21053 was reported in October 2018, along with the associated Samsung ID SVE-2018-12684.
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