CVE-2017-18665
HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 0.23%
Last modified
CVE-2017-18665 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. An issue was discovered on Samsung mobile devices with M(6.0) software. There is a NULL pointer exception in WifiService via adb-cmd, causing memory corruption. EPSS estimates a 0.23% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An issue was discovered on Samsung mobile devices with M(6.0) software. There is a NULL pointer exception in WifiService via adb-cmd, causing memory corruption. The Samsung ID is SVE-2017-8287 (June 2017).
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Android | 6.0 |
References
- https://security.samsungmobile.com/securityUpdate.smsbVendor Advisory
- https://security.samsungmobile.com/securityUpdate.smsbVendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2017-18665?
An issue was discovered on Samsung mobile devices with M(6.0) software. There is a NULL pointer exception in WifiService via adb-cmd, causing memory corruption. The Samsung ID is SVE-2017-8287 (June 2017).
How severe is CVE-2017-18665?
CVE-2017-18665 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.23% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2017-18665?
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.
Are you affected by CVE-2017-18665?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
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