CVE-2018-21079: High severity android vulnerability
Published Apr 8, 2020
·Updated
An issue was discovered on Samsung mobile devices with L(5.x), M(6.0), N(7.x), and O(8.0) software. There is a kernel pointer leak in the USB gadget driver. The Samsung ID is SVE-2017-10993 (March 2018).
Affected Software
12 affected components
Google Android=5.0
Google Android=5.0.1
Google Android=5.0.2
Google Android=5.1
Google Android=5.1.0
Google Android=5.1.1
Google Android=6.0
Google Android=7.0
Google Android=7.1.0
Google Android=7.1.1
Google Android=7.1.2
Google Android=8.0
Event History
Apr 8, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:03 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:03 PM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the severity of CVE-2018-21079?
CVE-2018-21079 has a medium severity rating due to its potential for kernel pointer leaks.
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How do I fix CVE-2018-21079?
To fix CVE-2018-21079, install the latest security updates provided by Samsung for affected Android versions.
3
Which devices are affected by CVE-2018-21079?
CVE-2018-21079 affects Samsung devices running Android versions 5.x, 6.0, 7.x, and 8.0.
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What type of vulnerability is CVE-2018-21079?
CVE-2018-21079 is classified as a kernel pointer leak vulnerability within the USB gadget driver.
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When was CVE-2018-21079 disclosed?
CVE-2018-21079 was disclosed in March 2018 and is associated with Samsung ID SVE-2017-10993.