CVE-2017-18645 Memory corruption in n/a
A stack-based buffer overflow in the panel_lpm sysfs interface allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or escalate privileges on affected Samsung devices.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2017-18645?
CVE-2017-18645 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in Google Android, published on 8 Apr 2020. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
An issue was discovered on Samsung mobile devices with M(6.x) and N(7.x) (Qualcomm chipsets) software. There is a panel_lpm sysfs stack-based buffer overflow. The Samsung ID is SVE-2017-9414 (December 2017).
Weakness: CWE-787
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-18645?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Google Android.
How do I fix CVE-2017-18645?
No fix has been published for CVE-2017-18645 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2017-18645 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-18645 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Google Android
Sources
Also known as GHSA-6xgg-7mjw-vw74.