Input validation error in Google, Google Android

1) Input validation error

EUVDB-ID: #VU34563

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 6.2 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2017-18680

CWE-ID: CWE-20 - Improper input validation

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a local authenticated user to read and manipulate data.

An issue was discovered on Samsung mobile devices with L(5.0/5.1) and M(6.0) (tablets) software. The lockscreen interface allows Add User actions, leading to an unintended ability to access user data in external storage. The Samsung ID is SVE-2016-7797 (March 2017).

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Google Android: 5.0 - 6.0

CPE2.3

• cpe:2.3:o:google:android:5.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:o:google:android:6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

External links

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

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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