CVE-2018-9141 Memory corruption in n/a

High 7.8 Published 30 Mar 2018 Updated 5 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code on Samsung mobile devices by exploiting a vulnerability in the Gallery app via a crafted BMP file.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Local or same network only
Victim action needed: A user has to click or open something
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2018-9141?

CVE-2018-9141 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 30 Mar 2018. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

On Samsung mobile devices with L(5.x), M(6.0), and N(7.x) software, Gallery allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a BMP file with a crafted resolution, aka SVE-2017-11105.

Weakness: CWE-20

Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-9141?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Samsung Samsung Mobile.

How do I fix CVE-2018-9141?

No fix has been published for CVE-2018-9141 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-2018-9141 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-9141 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-6h9c-43vc-43r8.