CVE-2018-21048
MEDIUMCVSS 6.2/10EPSS 0.14%
Last modified
CVE-2018-21048 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.2/10 on the CVSS scale. An issue was discovered on Samsung mobile devices with O(8.x) software. There is a Notification leak on a locked device in Standalone Dex mode. EPSS estimates a 0.14% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An issue was discovered on Samsung mobile devices with O(8.x) software. There is a Notification leak on a locked device in Standalone Dex mode. The Samsung ID is SVE-2018-12925 (November 2018).
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Android | 8.0 | |
| Android | 8.1 |
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-2018-21048?
An issue was discovered on Samsung mobile devices with O(8.x) software. There is a Notification leak on a locked device in Standalone Dex mode. The Samsung ID is SVE-2018-12925 (November 2018).
How severe is CVE-2018-21048?
CVE-2018-21048 has a CVSS score of 6.2/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.14% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2018-21048?
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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