CVE-2017-18689 Security feature bypass in n/a
Attackers can bypass kernel module signature verification on Samsung devices by manipulating module counts, potentially loading unsigned code.
- 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-2017-18689?
CVE-2017-18689 is a high-severity 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 M(6.0) and N(7.0) (Exynos5433, Exynos7420, or Exynos7870 chipsets) software. An attacker can bypass a ko (aka Kernel Module) signature by modifying the count of kernel modules. The Samsung ID is SVE-2016-7466 (January 2017).
Weakness: CWE-354
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-18689?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Google Android.
How do I fix CVE-2017-18689?
No fix has been published for CVE-2017-18689 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2017-18689 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-18689 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Google Android
Sources
Also known as GHSA-5cf2-r9x3-pm6p.