SB2020040780 - Input validation error in Google, Google Android
Published: April 7, 2020 Updated: August 8, 2020
Security Bulletin ID
SB2020040780
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Physical access
Highest impact
Data manipulation
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Input validation error (CVE-ID: CVE-2017-18673)
The vulnerability allows a local non-authenticated attacker to manipulate data.
An issue was discovered on Samsung mobile devices with N(7.x) software. An attacker can disable the Location service on a locked device, making it impossible for the rightful owner to find a stolen device. The Samsung ID is SVE-2017-8524 (May 2017).
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.