CVE-2018-21065: Integer Underflow
First published: Wed Apr 08 2020(Updated: )
An issue was discovered on Samsung mobile devices with M(6.0), N(7.x), and O(8.x) software. There is an integer underflow in eCryptFS because of a missing size check. The Samsung ID is SVE-2017-11855 (August 2018).
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Android | =6.0 | |
| Android | =7.0 | |
| Android | =7.1.0 | |
| Android | =7.1.1 | |
| Android | =7.1.2 | |
| Android | =8.0 | |
| Android | =8.1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2018-21065?
CVE-2018-21065 has been classified with a high severity due to the potential for exploitation.
How do I fix CVE-2018-21065?
To fix CVE-2018-21065, users should update their Samsung mobile device to the latest available software version.
Which devices are affected by CVE-2018-21065?
CVE-2018-21065 specifically affects Samsung mobile devices running Android versions 6.0, 7.x, and 8.x.
What is the nature of the vulnerability in CVE-2018-21065?
CVE-2018-21065 is caused by an integer underflow in eCryptFS due to a missing size check.
When was CVE-2018-21065 disclosed?
CVE-2018-21065 was disclosed in August 2018.
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