CVE-2018-21073: Infoleak

Published Apr 8, 2020
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Updated

An issue was discovered on Samsung mobile devices with N(7.x) and O(8.0) (Galaxy S9+, Galaxy S9, Galaxy S8+, Galaxy S8, Note 8). There is access to Clipboard content in the locked state via the Edge panel. The Samsung ID is SVE-2017-10748 (May 2018).

Affected Software

10 affected components
Google Android=7.0
Google Android=7.1.0
Google Android=7.1.1
Google Android=7.1.2
Google Android=8.0
Samsung Galaxy S8
Samsung Galaxy S8\+
Samsung Galaxy S9
Samsung Galaxy S9\+
Samsung Note 8

Event History

Apr 8, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:17 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:17 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID for this issue?

The vulnerability ID for this issue is CVE-2018-21073.

2

Which Samsung mobile devices are affected by this vulnerability?

Samsung mobile devices with N(7.x) and O(8.0) are affected, including Galaxy S9+, Galaxy S9, Galaxy S8+, Galaxy S8, and Note 8.

3

What is the severity rating of CVE-2018-21073?

The severity rating of CVE-2018-21073 is low, with a CVSS score of 2.4.

4

How can I exploit this vulnerability?

This vulnerability allows access to Clipboard content in the locked state via the Edge panel on Samsung mobile devices.

5

Is there a fix available for this vulnerability?

Yes, Samsung has released a security update. Please refer to the following link for more information: [https://security.samsungmobile.com/securityUpdate.smsb](https://security.samsungmobile.com/securityUpdate.smsb)

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