What is the severity of CVE-2018-21061?

CVE-2018-21061 is considered a critical vulnerability due to potential unauthorized access and functions executed via a fake charger.

How do I fix CVE-2018-21061?

To fix CVE-2018-21061, users should update their Samsung mobile devices to the latest firmware version provided by Samsung.

Which devices are affected by CVE-2018-21061?

CVE-2018-21061 affects Samsung mobile devices running Android versions 7.1 Nougat and 8.x Oreo.

What are the consequences of exploiting CVE-2018-21061?

Exploiting CVE-2018-21061 could allow an attacker to execute critical functions on the device while it is in a locked state.

When was CVE-2018-21061 disclosed?

CVE-2018-21061 was disclosed in August 2018 as part of Samsung's security updates.

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CVE-2018-21061

medium

6.8

CWE

276

8/4/2020

5/8/2024

CVE-2018-21061

First published: Wed Apr 08 2020(Updated: )

An issue was discovered on Samsung mobile devices with N(7.1) and O(8.x) software. A fake charger can execute critical functions in the locked state. The Samsung ID is SVE-2016-6341 (August 2018).

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Google Android	=7.1
Google Android	=8.0
Google Android	=8.1

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https://security.samsungmobile.com/securityUpdate.smsb

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-21061?
CVE-2018-21061 is considered a critical vulnerability due to potential unauthorized access and functions executed via a fake charger.
How do I fix CVE-2018-21061?
To fix CVE-2018-21061, users should update their Samsung mobile devices to the latest firmware version provided by Samsung.
Which devices are affected by CVE-2018-21061?
CVE-2018-21061 affects Samsung mobile devices running Android versions 7.1 Nougat and 8.x Oreo.
What are the consequences of exploiting CVE-2018-21061?
Exploiting CVE-2018-21061 could allow an attacker to execute critical functions on the device while it is in a locked state.
When was CVE-2018-21061 disclosed?
CVE-2018-21061 was disclosed in August 2018 as part of Samsung's security updates.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-21061?
CVE-2018-21061 is considered a critical vulnerability due to potential unauthorized access and functions executed via a fake charger.
How do I fix CVE-2018-21061?
To fix CVE-2018-21061, users should update their Samsung mobile devices to the latest firmware version provided by Samsung.
Which devices are affected by CVE-2018-21061?
CVE-2018-21061 affects Samsung mobile devices running Android versions 7.1 Nougat and 8.x Oreo.
What are the consequences of exploiting CVE-2018-21061?
Exploiting CVE-2018-21061 could allow an attacker to execute critical functions on the device while it is in a locked state.
When was CVE-2018-21061 disclosed?
CVE-2018-21061 was disclosed in August 2018 as part of Samsung's security updates.