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-2018-21066
CWE-ID CWE-120
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: #VU34494

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-2018-21066

CWE-ID: CWE-120 - Buffer overflow

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 M(6.0) (Exynos or MediaTek chipsets) software. There is a buffer overflow in a Trustlet that can cause memory corruption. The Samsung ID is SVE-2018-11599 (July 2018).

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Google Android: 6.0

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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