CVE-2017-18684 Missing authorization in n/a
A malicious application can seize the SVoice provider, allowing unauthorized access to voice features and potential data exposure on 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-2017-18684?
CVE-2017-18684 is a critical missing authorization vulnerability in Google Android, published on 7 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 L(5.0/5.1) and M(6.0) software. SVoice allows provider seizure via an application that uses a custom provider. The Samsung ID is SVE-2016-6942 (February 2017).
Weakness: CWE-20
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-18684?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Google Android.
How do I fix CVE-2017-18684?
No fix has been published for CVE-2017-18684 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.
Is CVE-2017-18684 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-18684 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Google Android
Sources
Also known as GHSA-68hw-jhqv-grv6.