CVE-2018-21069
HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 0.41%
Last modified
CVE-2018-21069 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. An issue was discovered on Samsung mobile devices with N(7.x) (MediaTek chipsets) software. There is information disclosure (of kernel stack memory) in a MediaTek driver. EPSS estimates a 0.41% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An issue was discovered on Samsung mobile devices with N(7.x) (MediaTek chipsets) software. There is information disclosure (of kernel stack memory) in a MediaTek driver. The Samsung ID is SVE-2018-11852 (July 2018).
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
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-2018-21069?
An issue was discovered on Samsung mobile devices with N(7.x) (MediaTek chipsets) software. There is information disclosure (of kernel stack memory) in a MediaTek driver. The Samsung ID is SVE-2018-11852 (July 2018).
How severe is CVE-2018-21069?
CVE-2018-21069 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.41% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2018-21069?
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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