CVE-2018-3896: Buffer Overflow

Published Sep 10, 2018
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Updated

An exploitable buffer overflow vulnerabilities exist in the /cameras/XXXX/clips handler of video-core's HTTP server of Samsung SmartThings Hub with 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 strncpy call overflows the destination buffer, which has a size of 52 bytes. An attacker can send an arbitrarily long "correlationId" 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

Sep 10, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:00 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2018-3896?

CVE-2018-3896 has a high severity rating due to its potential to allow remote attackers to exploit the buffer overflow.

2

How do I fix CVE-2018-3896?

To mitigate CVE-2018-3896, it is recommended to update the Samsung SmartThings Hub firmware to a version later than 0.20.17.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2018-3896?

CVE-2018-3896 specifically affects Samsung SmartThings Hub with Firmware version 0.20.17.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2018-3896?

CVE-2018-3896 is classified as a buffer overflow vulnerability.

5

Can CVE-2018-3896 lead to arbitrary code execution?

Yes, CVE-2018-3896 can lead to arbitrary code execution if successfully exploited by an attacker.

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