What is the severity of CVE-2018-3872?

CVE-2018-3872 is classified as a critical severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote code execution.

How do I fix CVE-2018-3872?

To fix CVE-2018-3872, you should update the Samsung SmartThings Hub to the latest firmware version that addresses this vulnerability.

Who is affected by CVE-2018-3872?

CVE-2018-3872 affects users running Samsung SmartThings Hub firmware version 0.20.17.

What causes CVE-2018-3872?

CVE-2018-3872 is caused by a buffer overflow in the credentials handler of the video-core HTTP server due to improper handling of user-controlled JSON payloads.

Can CVE-2018-3872 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2018-3872 can be exploited remotely, allowing attackers to send malicious JSON payloads to the affected device.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2018-3872

critical

9.9

CWE

119

23/8/2018

16/9/2024

CVE-2018-3872: Buffer Overflow

First published: Thu Aug 23 2018(Updated: )

An exploitable buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the credentials 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 the videoHostUrl field from a user-controlled JSON payload, leading to a buffer overflow on the stack. An attacker can send an HTTP request to trigger this vulnerability.

Credit: talos-cna@cisco.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Samsung STH-ETH-250	=0.20.17
Samsung STH-ETH-250 Firmware

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Reference Links

https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2018-0554

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-3872?
CVE-2018-3872 is classified as a critical severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2018-3872?
To fix CVE-2018-3872, you should update the Samsung SmartThings Hub to the latest firmware version that addresses this vulnerability.
Who is affected by CVE-2018-3872?
CVE-2018-3872 affects users running Samsung SmartThings Hub firmware version 0.20.17.
What causes CVE-2018-3872?
CVE-2018-3872 is caused by a buffer overflow in the credentials handler of the video-core HTTP server due to improper handling of user-controlled JSON payloads.
Can CVE-2018-3872 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2018-3872 can be exploited remotely, allowing attackers to send malicious JSON payloads to the affected device.

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