CVE-2017-18675
HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 0.41%
Last modified
CVE-2017-18675 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. An issue was discovered on Samsung mobile devices with M(6.0) and N(7.x) (Exynos7420 or Exynox8890 chipsets) software. The Camera application can leak uninitialized memory via ion. EPSS estimates a 0.41% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An issue was discovered on Samsung mobile devices with M(6.0) and N(7.x) (Exynos7420 or Exynox8890 chipsets) software. The Camera application can leak uninitialized memory via ion. The Samsung ID is SVE-2016-6989 (April 2017).
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Android | 6.0 | |
| Android | 7.0 | |
| Android | 7.1.0 | |
| Android | 7.1.1 | |
| Android | 7.1.2 |
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-2017-18675?
An issue was discovered on Samsung mobile devices with M(6.0) and N(7.x) (Exynos7420 or Exynox8890 chipsets) software. The Camera application can leak uninitialized memory via ion. The Samsung ID is SVE-2016-6989 (April 2017).
How severe is CVE-2017-18675?
CVE-2017-18675 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.41% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2017-18675?
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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