CVE-2018-21040
HIGHCVSS 8.1/10EPSS 0.31%
Last modified
CVE-2018-21040 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.1/10 on the CVSS scale. An issue was discovered on Samsung mobile devices with O(8.x) and P(9.0) (Exynos 9810 chipsets) software. There is a race condition with a resultant use-after-free in the g2d driver. EPSS estimates a 0.31% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An issue was discovered on Samsung mobile devices with O(8.x) and P(9.0) (Exynos 9810 chipsets) software. There is a race condition with a resultant use-after-free in the g2d driver. The Samsung ID is SVE-2018-12959 (December 2018).
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Android | 8.0 | |
| Android | 8.1 | |
| Android | 9.0 |
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-2018-21040?
An issue was discovered on Samsung mobile devices with O(8.x) and P(9.0) (Exynos 9810 chipsets) software. There is a race condition with a resultant use-after-free in the g2d driver. The Samsung ID is SVE-2018-12959 (December 2018).
How severe is CVE-2018-21040?
CVE-2018-21040 has a CVSS score of 8.1/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.31% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2018-21040?
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-2018-21040?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
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