CVE-2017-18683
CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 0.44%
Last modified
CVE-2017-18683 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. An issue was discovered on Samsung mobile devices with L(5.0/5.1) and M(6.0) software. SVoice allows Hare Hunting during application installation. EPSS estimates a 0.44% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An issue was discovered on Samsung mobile devices with L(5.0/5.1) and M(6.0) software. SVoice allows Hare Hunting during application installation. The Samsung ID is SVE-2016-6942 (February 2017).
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Android | 5.0 | |
| Android | 5.1 | |
| 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-2017-18683?
An issue was discovered on Samsung mobile devices with L(5.0/5.1) and M(6.0) software. SVoice allows Hare Hunting during application installation. The Samsung ID is SVE-2016-6942 (February 2017).
How severe is CVE-2017-18683?
CVE-2017-18683 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.44% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2017-18683?
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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