CVE-2018-3906: Buffer Overflow

Published Sep 21, 2018
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Updated

An exploitable stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the retrieval of a database field in video-core's HTTP server of Samsung SmartThings Hub. The video-core process insecurely extracts the shard.videoHostURL field from its SQLite database, leading to a buffer overflow on the stack. An attacker can send an HTTP request to trigger this vulnerability.

Affected Software

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

Event History

Sep 21, 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-2018-3906?

CVE-2018-3906 is classified as a critical severity vulnerability due to its potential for exploitation leading to remote code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2018-3906?

To fix CVE-2018-3906, update the Samsung STH-ETH-250 Firmware to the latest version, ensuring that it is at least version 0.20.18 or higher.

3

What software is affected by CVE-2018-3906?

CVE-2018-3906 affects Samsung STH-ETH-250 Firmware version 0.20.17.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2018-3906?

CVE-2018-3906 is a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability associated with the video-core's HTTP server.

5

Can CVE-2018-3906 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2018-3906 can potentially be exploited remotely due to its nature of exposing a vulnerable HTTP server.

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