CVE-2017-5538

Name: CVE-2017-5538
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-03-23T16:59:00.557+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.93%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-5538 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The kbase_dispatch function in arm/t7xx/r5p0/mali_kbase_core_linux.c in the GPU driver on Samsung devices with M(6.0) and N(7.0) software and Exynos AP chipsets allows attackers to have unspecified impact via unknown vectors, which trigger an out-of-bounds read, aka SVE-2016-6362.. EPSS estimates a 2.93% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The kbase_dispatch function in arm/t7xx/r5p0/mali_kbase_core_linux.c in the GPU driver on Samsung devices with M(6.0) and N(7.0) software and Exynos AP chipsets allows attackers to have unspecified impact via unknown vectors, which trigger an out-of-bounds read, aka SVE-2016-6362.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.93%

85.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-125

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Samsung	Samsung Mobile	6.0
Samsung	Samsung Mobile	7.0

References

http://security.samsungmobile.com/smrupdate.html#SMR-JAN-2017Vendor Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/01/19/3Mailing List, Patch, Third Party Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/01/20/2Mailing List, Patch, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95674Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://security.samsungmobile.com/smrupdate.html#SMR-JAN-2017Vendor Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/01/19/3Mailing List, Patch, Third Party Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/01/20/2Mailing List, Patch, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95674Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Mar 23, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-5538?

How severe is CVE-2017-5538?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-5538 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.93% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-5538?

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