CVE-2017-7978

Name: CVE-2017-7978
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-04-19T22:59:00.133+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.11%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-7978 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Samsung Android devices with L(5.0/5.1), M(6.0), and N(7.x) software allow attackers to obtain sensitive information by reading a world-readable log file after an unexpected reboot. The Samsung ID is SVE-2017-8290.. EPSS estimates a 1.11% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Samsung Android devices with L(5.0/5.1), M(6.0), and N(7.x) software allow attackers to obtain sensitive information by reading a world-readable log file after an unexpected reboot. The Samsung ID is SVE-2017-8290.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.11%

61.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-200

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Samsung	Samsung Mobile	5.0
Samsung	Samsung Mobile	5.1
Samsung	Samsung Mobile	6.0
Samsung	Samsung Mobile	7.0
Samsung	Samsung Mobile	7.1
Samsung	Samsung Mobile	7.1.1
Samsung	Samsung Mobile	7.1.2

References

http://security.samsungmobile.com/smrupdate.html#SMR-APR-2017Vendor Advisory
http://security.samsungmobile.com/smrupdate.html#SMR-APR-2017Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Apr 19, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-7978?

How severe is CVE-2017-7978?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-7978 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.11% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-7978?

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