CVE-2015-1801

The samsung_extdisp driver in the Samsung S4 (GT-I9500) I9500XXUEMK8 kernel 3.4 and earlier allows attackers to cause a denial of service (memory corruption)…

published August 24, 2017

CVSS
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EPSS
4%
Percentile
90.2
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A memory corruption issue in the Samsung S4's driver could lead to your phone spontaneously throwing a tantrum! Think of it like a restaurant kitchen where one chef accidentally spills ingredients everywhere, causing chaos and delays for everyone — the whole operation can grind to a halt! If exploited, an attacker could induce a denial of service, making your phone freeze or crash unexpectedly. In the worst-case scenario, this vulnerability could allow an attacker to gain elevated privileges, leading to potentially devastating consequences. Imagine losing control over your device, where anything could happen!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant kitchen where one chef accidentally spills ingredients everywhere, causing chaos and delays for everyone — the whole operation can grind to a halt! The vulnerability in the samsung_extdisp driver for the Samsung S4 allows for memory corruption, which could be leveraged to crash the device or escalate privileges.

What to do

If exploited, an attacker could induce a denial of service, making your phone freeze or crash unexpectedly. In the worst-case scenario, this vulnerability could allow an attacker to gain elevated privileges, leading to potentially devastating consequences. Imagine losing control over your device, where anything could happen! While there’s no patch directly available for this specific CVE, keeping your device updated with the latest firmware is essential. Check for any software updates from Samsung that might address underlying driver issues. Maintaining updated security practices is crucial! You've got this! Stay vigilant and keep your device safe and sound. 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.03888 · 90.2th percentile
Published
2017-08-24T20:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 24 AUG 20:00Z
    The samsung_extdisp driver in the Samsung S4 (GT-I9500) I9500XXUEMK8 kernel 3.4 and earlier allows attackers to cause a denial of service (memory corruption)…
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