CVE-2018-3866: Buffer Overflow

Published Aug 23, 2018
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Updated

An exploitable buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the samsungWifiScan handler of video-core's HTTP server of Samsung SmartThings Hub STH-ETH-250 - Firmware version 0.20.17. The video-core process incorrectly extracts fields from a user-controlled JSON payload, leading to a buffer overflow on the stack. The strcpy at [8] overflows the destination buffer, which has a size of 40 bytes. An attacker can send an arbitrarily long 'callbackUrl' value in order to exploit this vulnerability.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Samsung STH-ETH-250 Firmware=0.20.17
Samsung STH-ETH-250

Event History

Aug 23, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2018-3866?

CVE-2018-3866 has a high severity level due to its potential for remote code execution through a buffer overflow.

2

How do I fix CVE-2018-3866?

To mitigate CVE-2018-3866, upgrade the Samsung SmartThings Hub STH-ETH-250 firmware to a version above 0.20.17.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2018-3866?

CVE-2018-3866 affects the Samsung SmartThings Hub STH-ETH-250 running firmware version 0.20.17.

4

Can CVE-2018-3866 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2018-3866 can be exploited remotely due to vulnerabilities in the video-core HTTP server.

5

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2018-3866?

CVE-2018-3866 is a buffer overflow vulnerability that can lead to arbitrary code execution.

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