CVE-2018-3915: Buffer Overflow

Published Sep 21, 2018
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Updated

An exploitable stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the retrieval of database fields in the video-core HTTP server of the Samsung SmartThings Hub STH-ETH-250 - Firmware version 0.20.17. The strcpy call overflows the destination buffer, which has a size of 64 bytes. An attacker can send an arbitrarily long "bucket" 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 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-2018-3915?

CVE-2018-3915 is considered a critical vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote code execution via a stack-based buffer overflow.

2

How do I fix CVE-2018-3915?

To fix CVE-2018-3915, update the Samsung SmartThings Hub to the latest firmware version beyond 0.20.17.

3

What software is affected by CVE-2018-3915?

The affected software for CVE-2018-3915 is the Samsung SmartThings Hub STH-ETH-250 running firmware version 0.20.17.

4

Can CVE-2018-3915 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2018-3915 can be exploited remotely, allowing an attacker to execute arbitrary code.

5

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2018-3915?

CVE-2018-3915 is classified as a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability.

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