CVE-2018-5210 Memory corruption in n/a
Attackers can execute arbitrary code in the Trusted Execution Environment via a stack overflow, potentially bypassing lock screen security 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-2018-5210?
CVE-2018-5210 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 4 Jan 2018. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
On Samsung mobile devices with N(7.x) software and Exynos chipsets, attackers can conduct a Trustlet stack overflow attack for arbitrary TEE code execution, in conjunction with a brute-force attack to discover unlock information (PIN, password, or pattern). The Samsung ID is SVE-2017-10733.
Weakness: CWE-787
Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-5210?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Samsung Samsung Mobile.
How do I fix CVE-2018-5210?
No fix has been published for CVE-2018-5210 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-2018-5210 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-5210 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-652q-7mqg-6293.