Vulnerability identifier: #VU34537

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 3.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2017-18653

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 authenticated user to manipulate data.

An issue was discovered on Samsung mobile devices with KK(4.4), L(5.0/5.1), M(6.0), and N(7.x) software. The Email application allows attackers to send emails on behalf of any user via a broadcasted intent. The Samsung ID is SVE-2017-9357 (September 2017).

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Google Android: 4.4, 5.0 - 5.1, 6.0, 7.0 - 7.1.2

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

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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