CVE-2017-7978 Information disclosure in n/a
Attackers can read sensitive information from world-readable log files on Samsung Android devices after an unexpected reboot.
- 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-2017-7978?
CVE-2017-7978 is a high-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 19 Apr 2017. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Samsung Android devices with L(5.0/5.1), M(6.0), and N(7.x) software allow attackers to obtain sensitive information by reading a world-readable log file after an unexpected reboot. The Samsung ID is SVE-2017-8290.
Weakness: CWE-200
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-7978?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Samsung Samsung Mobile.
How do I fix CVE-2017-7978?
No fix has been published for CVE-2017-7978 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2017-7978 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-7978 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-28v6-fvvw-2v6h.