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Vulnerability DatabaseCVE-2018-21061
CVE-2018-21061:
NixOS vulnerability analysis and mitigation
Overview
An issue was discovered on Samsung mobile devices with N(7.1) and O(8.x) software. A fake charger can execute critical functions in the locked state. The Samsung ID is SVE-2016-6341 (August 2018) (NVD).
Technical details
The vulnerability has been assigned a CVSS v3.1 Base Score of 6.8 MEDIUM with the following vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. The vulnerability is related to incorrect default permissions (CWE-276) and affects Android versions 7.1 and 8.x (NVD).
Impact
The vulnerability allows unauthorized execution of critical functions when the device is in a locked state through a fake charger, potentially compromising the device's security controls (NVD).
Mitigation and workarounds
Samsung has addressed this vulnerability through their security maintenance release process. Users should ensure their devices are updated with the latest security patches (Samsung Mobile Security).
Additional resources
Source: This report was generated using AI
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