Buffer overflow in Google, Google Android



Published: 2020-04-08 | Updated: 2020-08-08
Risk High
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2018-21052
CWE-ID CWE-119
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
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Operating systems & Components / Operating system

Vendor Google

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one high risk vulnerability.

1) Buffer overflow

EUVDB-ID: #VU34483

Risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 8.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2018-21052

CWE-ID: CWE-119 - Memory corruption

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote non-authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code.

An issue was discovered on Samsung mobile devices with N(7.x) and O(8.X) (Exynos chipsets) software. There is incorrect usage of shared memory in the vaultkeeper Trustlet, leading to arbitrary code execution. The Samsung ID is SVE-2018-12855 (October 2018).

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Google Android: 7.0 - 8.1

CPE2.3 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.



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