CVE-2017-18652

An issue was discovered on Samsung mobile devices with M(6.0) and N(7.x) software

published April 7, 2020

CVSS
—
EPSS
1%
Percentile
51.4
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A sneaky flaw in Samsung's SVoice app lets attackers run arbitrary code simply by changing dynamic libraries! 🔥 Imagine a hotel concierge who can be tricked into giving a guest access to any room just by changing a few documents. That's how this vulnerability allows malicious code to sneak into the system without permission! If exploited, an attacker could execute harmful commands on the device, potentially leading to data theft or unauthorized access. While there's no known exploited case, the implications could be quite serious for users' privacy and security.

Put simply

Imagine a hotel concierge who can be tricked into giving a guest access to any room just by changing a few documents. That's how this vulnerability allows malicious code to sneak into the system without permission! This vulnerability affects Samsung devices running software versions M(6.0) and N(7.x), where SVoice app improperly handles dynamic libraries, enabling attackers to execute arbitrary code remotely.

What to do

If exploited, an attacker could execute harmful commands on the device, potentially leading to data theft or unauthorized access. While there's no known exploited case, the implications could be quite serious for users' privacy and security. Users should ensure their devices are updated to the latest software version provided by Samsung to mitigate this risk. Regularly check for patches and ensure SVoice is up to date. Additionally, consider disabling SVoice if not in use. You've got this! Stay vigilant, keep your devices updated, and you'll be a security hero! 🦸‍♂️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00676 · 51.4th percentile
Published
2020-04-07T15:50Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 07 APR 15:50Z
    An issue was discovered on Samsung mobile devices with M(6.0) and N(7.x) software
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