CVE-2018-3906: Buffer Overflow
First published: Fri Sep 21 2018(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.
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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Frequently Asked Questions
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.
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.
What software is affected by CVE-2018-3906?
CVE-2018-3906 affects Samsung STH-ETH-250 Firmware version 0.20.17.
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.
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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