CVE-2018-21070
First published: Wed Apr 08 2020(Updated: )
An issue was discovered on Samsung mobile devices with N(7.x), O(8.0) devices (MSM8998 or SDM845 chipsets) software. An attacker can bypass Secure Boot and obtain root access because of a missing Bootloader integrity check. The Samsung ID is SVE-2018-11552 (May 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 | |
| Qualcomm 8998 | ||
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2018-21070?
CVE-2018-21070 has been assessed with a high severity as it allows an attacker to bypass Secure Boot and gain root access.
How do I fix CVE-2018-21070?
To fix CVE-2018-21070, users should update their Samsung mobile devices with the latest security patches provided by Samsung.
Which devices are affected by CVE-2018-21070?
CVE-2018-21070 affects Samsung mobile devices running Android N (7.x) and O (8.0) on MSM8998 or SDM845 chipsets.
What can an attacker do with CVE-2018-21070?
An attacker exploiting CVE-2018-21070 can bypass Secure Boot and potentially gain unauthorized root access to the affected devices.
When was CVE-2018-21070 reported?
CVE-2018-21070 was reported in May 2018, associated with Samsung ID SVE-2018-11552.
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