What is the severity of CVE-2018-21081?

CVE-2018-21081 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability.

How does CVE-2018-21081 affect Dual Messenger on Samsung mobile devices?

CVE-2018-21081 allows the second instance of an app in Dual Messenger to access the first app's runtime permissions without user consent.

Which Samsung mobile devices are affected by CVE-2018-21081?

CVE-2018-21081 affects Samsung mobile devices running Android 7.0 and 7.1.x versions.

Is there a fix available for CVE-2018-21081?

Yes, a software update addressing CVE-2018-21081 is available for affected Samsung devices.

What should I do if I suspect exploitation of CVE-2018-21081 on my device?

If you suspect exploitation of CVE-2018-21081, it is recommended to update your device to the latest software version.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2018-21081

critical

9.1

CWE

732

8/4/2020

5/8/2024

CVE-2018-21081

First published: Wed Apr 08 2020(Updated: )

An issue was discovered on Samsung mobile devices with N(7.x) software. In Dual Messenger, the second app can use the runtime permissions of the first app without a user's consent. The Samsung ID is SVE-2017-11018 (March 2018).

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Google Android	=7.0
Google Android	=7.1.0
Google Android	=7.1.1
Google Android	=7.1.2

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-21081?
CVE-2018-21081 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability.
How does CVE-2018-21081 affect Dual Messenger on Samsung mobile devices?
CVE-2018-21081 allows the second instance of an app in Dual Messenger to access the first app's runtime permissions without user consent.
Which Samsung mobile devices are affected by CVE-2018-21081?
CVE-2018-21081 affects Samsung mobile devices running Android 7.0 and 7.1.x versions.
Is there a fix available for CVE-2018-21081?
Yes, a software update addressing CVE-2018-21081 is available for affected Samsung devices.
What should I do if I suspect exploitation of CVE-2018-21081 on my device?
If you suspect exploitation of CVE-2018-21081, it is recommended to update your device to the latest software version.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-21081?
CVE-2018-21081 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability.
How does CVE-2018-21081 affect Dual Messenger on Samsung mobile devices?
CVE-2018-21081 allows the second instance of an app in Dual Messenger to access the first app's runtime permissions without user consent.
Which Samsung mobile devices are affected by CVE-2018-21081?
CVE-2018-21081 affects Samsung mobile devices running Android 7.0 and 7.1.x versions.
Is there a fix available for CVE-2018-21081?
Yes, a software update addressing CVE-2018-21081 is available for affected Samsung devices.
What should I do if I suspect exploitation of CVE-2018-21081 on my device?
If you suspect exploitation of CVE-2018-21081, it is recommended to update your device to the latest software version.