CVE-2018-21052

An issue was discovered on Samsung mobile devices with N(7.x) and O(8.X) (Exynos chipsets) software

published April 8, 2020

CVSS
โ€”
EPSS
1%
Percentile
56.9
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

โš ๏ธ A shared memory mishap on Samsung devices could let attackers run wild! This vulnerability affects devices with Exynos chipsets running N(7.x) and O(8.X) software. ๐Ÿ”ฅ Think of shared memory as a communal kitchen in an apartment complex โ€” if one neighbor carelessly leaves the oven on, it could cause a fire that spreads to everyone else's units. Here, faulty code in the vaultkeeper Trustlet is the kitchen mishap that could end up impacting your personal data. An attacker could potentially execute arbitrary code on affected devices, leading to unauthorized access or control over sensitive information. If exploited, this could compromise user data and privacy at a fundamental level, turning your smartphone into a hacker's playground!

Put simply

Think of shared memory as a communal kitchen in an apartment complex โ€” if one neighbor carelessly leaves the oven on, it could cause a fire that spreads to everyone else's units. Here, faulty code in the vaultkeeper Trustlet is the kitchen mishap that could end up impacting your personal data. This vulnerability arises from improper handling of shared memory within the vaultkeeper Trustlet on specific Samsung devices, allowing untrusted code execution.

What to do

An attacker could potentially execute arbitrary code on affected devices, leading to unauthorized access or control over sensitive information. If exploited, this could compromise user data and privacy at a fundamental level, turning your smartphone into a hacker's playground! To protect your devices, ensure you're running the latest firmware provided by Samsung. Regularly check for updates and apply them to close this gap and enhance your device's security. You've got this! Staying updated is key to securing your device! ๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00831 ยท 56.9th percentile
Published
2020-04-08T17:43Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 08 APR 17:43Z
    An issue was discovered on Samsung mobile devices with N(7.x) and O(8.X) (Exynos chipsets) software
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