CVE-2017-18669 describes an unprotected API vulnerability in Samsung mobile devices running Android N (7.x) software, specifically within the Persona feature. This flaw allows an attacker to launch any activity with system privileges, posing a significant integrity risk. With a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH), it is easily exploitable over the network with low attack complexity and no user interaction required. While no public exploits or active exploitation have been observed, and community discussion is minimal, the potential for unauthorized privilege escalation remains.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
7.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:google:android:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
7.1.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:google:android:7.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
7.1.1CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:google:android:7.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
7.1.2CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:google:android:7.1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.1
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N
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