CVE-2018-21087: Buffer Overflow
First published: Wed Apr 08 2020(Updated: )
An issue was discovered on Samsung mobile devices with L(5.x), M(6.x), and N(7.x) software. There is a vnswap heap-based buffer overflow via the store function, with resultant privilege escalation. The Samsung ID is SVE-2017-10599 (January 2018).
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | =6.0.1 | |
| Google Android | =7.0 | |
| Google Android | =7.1.0 | |
| Google Android | =7.1.1 | |
| Google Android | =7.1.2 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2018-21087?
CVE-2018-21087 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for privilege escalation.
How do I fix CVE-2018-21087?
To fix CVE-2018-21087, update the affected Samsung mobile devices to the latest available software version.
Which devices are affected by CVE-2018-21087?
CVE-2018-21087 affects Samsung mobile devices running Android versions 5.x, 6.x, and 7.x.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2018-21087?
CVE-2018-21087 is a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability.
When was CVE-2018-21087 disclosed?
CVE-2018-21087 was disclosed in January 2018.
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