CVE-2017-10963

Name: CVE-2017-10963
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-02-20T19:29:00.21+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.91%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-10963 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. In Knox SDS IAM (Identity Access Management) and EMM (Enterprise Mobility Management) 16.11 on Samsung mobile devices, a man-in-the-middle attacker can install any application into the Knox container (without the user's knowledge) by inspecting network traffic from a Samsung server and injecting content at a certain point in the update sequence. This installed application can further leak information stored inside the Knox container to the outside world.. EPSS estimates a 0.91% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In Knox SDS IAM (Identity Access Management) and EMM (Enterprise Mobility Management) 16.11 on Samsung mobile devices, a man-in-the-middle attacker can install any application into the Knox container (without the user's knowledge) by inspecting network traffic from a Samsung server and injecting content at a certain point in the update sequence. This installed application can further leak information stored inside the Knox container to the outside world.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.91%

55.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-74

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Samsung	Knox Enterprise Mobility Management	16.11
Samsung	Knox Identity Access Management	16.11

References

https://gist.github.com/e96e02/12ce905e3b724954273dd7d543a968f1Third Party Advisory
https://www.lgsinnovations.com/lgs-innovations-discovers-samsung-mobile-product-security-vulnerability/Third Party Advisory
https://gist.github.com/e96e02/12ce905e3b724954273dd7d543a968f1Third Party Advisory
https://www.lgsinnovations.com/lgs-innovations-discovers-samsung-mobile-product-security-vulnerability/Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Feb 20, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-10963?

How severe is CVE-2017-10963?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-10963 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.91% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-10963?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST