CVE-2018-21038
CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 0.51%
Last modified
CVE-2018-21038 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. An issue was discovered on Samsung mobile devices with N(7.x) software. The Secure Folder app's startup logic allows authentication bypass. EPSS estimates a 0.51% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An issue was discovered on Samsung mobile devices with N(7.x) software. The Secure Folder app's startup logic allows authentication bypass. The Samsung ID is SVE-2018-11628 (December 2018).
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 | 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-2018-21038?
An issue was discovered on Samsung mobile devices with N(7.x) software. The Secure Folder app's startup logic allows authentication bypass. The Samsung ID is SVE-2018-11628 (December 2018).
How severe is CVE-2018-21038?
CVE-2018-21038 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.51% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2018-21038?
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-2018-21038?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
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