CVE-2017-18696 Memory corruption in n/a

Critical 9.8 Published 7 Apr 2020 Updated 5 Aug 2024

Memory corruption in Samsung mobile OS RKP allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or escalate privileges on affected 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-2017-18696?

CVE-2017-18696 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 M(6.0) and N(7.0) (Exynos7420, Exynos8890, or MSM8996 chipsets) software. RKP allows memory corruption. The Samsung ID is SVE-2016-7897 (January 2017).

Weakness: CWE-119

Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-18696?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Google Android.

How do I fix CVE-2017-18696?

No fix has been published for CVE-2017-18696 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-2017-18696 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-18696 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-j7p4-87f4-5vj8.