CVE-2017-18690 Memory corruption in n/a

Critical 9.8 Published Updated

A buffer overflow in the sensor hub of Samsung mobile devices allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or escalate privileges.

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-2017-18690?

CVE-2017-18690 is a critical memory corruption 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 KK(4.4), L(5.0/5.1), M(6.0), and N(7.0) (Exynos54xx, Exynos7420, Exynos8890, or Exynos8895 chipsets) software. There is a buffer overflow in the sensor hub. The Samsung ID is SVE-2016-7484 (January 2017).

Weakness: CWE-120

Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-18690?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Google Android.

How do I fix CVE-2017-18690?

No fix has been published for CVE-2017-18690 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-2017-18690 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-18690 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-gx64-x6jh-w2m5.

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