CVE-2018-9143

On Samsung mobile devices with M(6.0) and N(7.x) software, a heap overflow in the sensorhub binder service leads to code execution in a privileged process, aka…

published March 30, 2018

CVSS
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EPSS
2%
Percentile
83.5
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ An unassuming heap overflow could turn your Samsung device into a playground for attackers! This sneaky bug lives in the sensorhub binder service, waiting for mischief to happen. 🔍 Think of it like a waiter at a restaurant who accidentally mixes up orders — a single misplaced dish could lead to a kitchen spat, where sensitive information gets served up instead of the intended meal! If exploited, this vulnerability allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code in a privileged process on the device, potentially leading to full system compromise. This could mean unauthorized access to sensitive data and a breach of user privacy, which is absolutely devastating!

Put simply

Think of it like a waiter at a restaurant who accidentally mixes up orders — a single misplaced dish could lead to a kitchen spat, where sensitive information gets served up instead of the intended meal! This heap overflow in the sensorhub binder service can be triggered by sending specially crafted data, leading to a corruption of the memory space that could allow code execution with elevated privileges.

What to do

If exploited, this vulnerability allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code in a privileged process on the device, potentially leading to full system compromise. This could mean unauthorized access to sensitive data and a breach of user privacy, which is absolutely devastating! While there’s no known exploitation, it’s wise to stay vigilant. Ensure your Samsung devices are updated to the latest software version to patch any underlying issues. Regularly check for security updates to maintain the integrity of your device. 🛡️ You've got this! By staying proactive, you can keep your devices safe and sound! 🚀

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.02340 · 83.5th percentile
Published
2018-03-30T08:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 30 MAR 08:00Z
    On Samsung mobile devices with M(6.0) and N(7.x) software, a heap overflow in the sensorhub binder service leads to code execution in a privileged process, aka…
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