Input validation error in Google, Google Android

1) Input validation error

EUVDB-ID: #VU34533

Risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 7.9 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2017-18648

CWE-ID: CWE-20 - Improper input validation

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote non-authenticated attacker to read and manipulate data.

An issue was discovered on Samsung mobile devices with KK(4.4.x), L(5.x), M(6.x), and N(7.x) software. Arbitrary file read/write operations can occur in the locked state via a crafted MTP command. The Samsung ID is SVE-2017-10086 (November 2017).

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Google Android: 4.4 - 7.1.2

CPE2.3

• cpe:2.3:o:google:android:4.4.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:google:android:5.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:google:android:6.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:google:android:7.1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

External links

http://security.samsungmobile.com/securityUpdate.smsb

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.