CVE-2017-18686
MEDIUMCVSS 5.3/10EPSS 0.34%
Last modified
CVE-2017-18686 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.3/10 on the CVSS scale. An issue was discovered on Samsung mobile devices with M(6.0) and N(7.0) software. Contact information can leak to a log file because of the broadcasting of an unprotected intent. EPSS estimates a 0.34% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An issue was discovered on Samsung mobile devices with M(6.0) and N(7.0) software. Contact information can leak to a log file because of the broadcasting of an unprotected intent. The Samsung ID is SVE-2016-7180 (February 2017).
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Android | 6.0 | |
| Android | 7.0 |
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-2017-18686?
An issue was discovered on Samsung mobile devices with M(6.0) and N(7.0) software. Contact information can leak to a log file because of the broadcasting of an unprotected intent. The Samsung ID is SVE-2016-7180 (February 2017).
How severe is CVE-2017-18686?
CVE-2017-18686 has a CVSS score of 5.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.34% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2017-18686?
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-2017-18686?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
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