CVE-2018-21075

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

published April 8, 2020

CVSS
—
EPSS
1%
Percentile
50.6
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A crafty application issue on Samsung devices could let an attacker load unexpected classes! Think of it as someone sneaking in their own playlist at a concert — it could be disruptive! 🎶 Imagine you're at a restaurant, and the chef starts using ingredients that aren’t on the approved menu — that could lead to a very questionable dinner! This vulnerability allows the Call+ app to access classes from unintended paths, like a chef not checking the pantry for rogue items. If exploited, this could lead to code execution, allowing attackers to potentially take control of the device! This means they could access sensitive data or even manipulate your phone’s operations — yikes! 😱

Put simply

Imagine you're at a restaurant, and the chef starts using ingredients that aren’t on the approved menu — that could lead to a very questionable dinner! This vulnerability allows the Call+ app to access classes from unintended paths, like a chef not checking the pantry for rogue items. This vulnerability in Samsung mobile devices allows the Call+ application to load classes from incorrect paths, which could be exploited for code execution without proper checks in place.

What to do

If exploited, this could lead to code execution, allowing attackers to potentially take control of the device! This means they could access sensitive data or even manipulate your phone’s operations — yikes! 😱 To safeguard against this issue, check for updates from Samsung and ensure you're running the latest version of the software. Keeping your device updated is key to security! 🛡️ You've got this! Stay proactive with your updates and keep your device secure! 🚀

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00652 · 50.6th percentile
Published
2020-04-08T17:14Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 08 APR 17:14Z
    An issue was discovered on Samsung mobile devices with N(7.x) and O(8.x) software
    cvelistv5