Vulnerability identifier: #VU34491
Vulnerability 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:
CWE-ID:
CWE-20
Exploitation vector: Network
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
Google Android
Operating systems & Components /
Operating system
Vendor: Google
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), N(7.x), and O(8.x) (Exynos chipsets) software. Keymaster has an architectural problem because tlApi in TEE is not properly protected. The Samsung ID is SVE-2018-11792 (August 2018).
Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
Google Android: 6.0, 7.0 - 7.1.2, 8.0 - 8.1
External links
http://security.samsungmobile.com/securityUpdate.smsb
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.