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Vulnerability DatabaseCVE-2018-21068
CVE-2018-21068:
NixOS vulnerability analysis and mitigation
Overview
An issue was discovered on Samsung mobile devices with O(8.0) software where execution of an application in a locked Secure Folder could occur without a password via a split screen. The vulnerability was identified as CVE-2018-21068 with Samsung ID SVE-2018-11669 and was disclosed in July 2018 (NVD).
Technical details
The vulnerability has been assigned a CVSS v3.1 Base Score of 6.2 MEDIUM (Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N). The vulnerability is classified under CWE-20 (Improper Input Validation) and affects Android 8.0 operating system on Samsung mobile devices (NVD).
Impact
The vulnerability allows unauthorized access to applications within the Secure Folder, bypassing the password protection mechanism through the split screen feature. This compromises the security of sensitive applications and data stored in the Secure Folder (NVD).
Mitigation and workarounds
Samsung has addressed this vulnerability through a security update. Users should ensure their devices are updated with the latest security patches to mitigate this issue (Samsung Mobile Security).
Additional resources
Source: This report was generated using AI
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