Trustlet Stack Overflow Vulnerability in Samsung Mobile Devices
CVE-2018-5210

8.1HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Samsung
Status
Samsung Mobile
Vendor
CVE Published:
4 January 2018

What is CVE-2018-5210?

This vulnerability allows attackers to execute arbitrary code by exploiting a trustlet stack overflow on Samsung mobile devices equipped with N(7.x) software and Exynos chipsets. Attackers can implement a brute-force strategy to reveal the device's unlock information, including PIN, password, or pattern, creating a significant security risk for users.

References

https://security.samsungmobile.com/securityUpdate.smsb
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
8.1
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
High
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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