Kernel Vulnerability in Samsung S4 Impacting Sensitive Data Access
CVE-2015-1800

7.5HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Samsung
Status
Galaxy S4 Firmware
Vendor
CVE Published:
24 August 2017

What is CVE-2015-1800?

The samsung_extdisp driver in the Samsung S4 (GT-I9500) running on kernel version 3.4 or earlier contains a vulnerability that may allow attackers to potentially access sensitive information. This weakness emphasizes the importance of keeping devices updated to mitigate risks associated with kernel-level vulnerabilities.

References

http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/09/21/13
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/76807
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http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/09/21/4
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.5
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
None
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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