CVE-2018-21083 : Security Advisory and Response

Samsung mobile devices running on M(6.0), N(7.x), and O(8.0) software versions with Exynos or Qualcomm chipsets have encountered a problem related to the disclosure of kernel address information through trustonic_tee.

Understanding CVE-2018-21083

This CVE involves an information disclosure vulnerability on Samsung mobile devices with specific software versions and chipsets.

What is CVE-2018-21083?

Vulnerability in Samsung mobile devices with M(6.0), N(7.x), and O(8.0) software versions
Involves the disclosure of kernel address information through trustonic_tee
Assigned the Samsung ID SVE-2017-11175

The Impact of CVE-2018-21083

Potential exposure of sensitive kernel address information
Risk of unauthorized access to system data

Technical Details of CVE-2018-21083

This section provides more technical insights into the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

Information disclosure vulnerability on Samsung devices
Exploits trustonic_tee to reveal kernel address information

Affected Systems and Versions

Samsung mobile devices running on M(6.0), N(7.x), and O(8.0) software versions
Devices with Exynos or Qualcomm chipsets

Exploitation Mechanism

Attackers can exploit trustonic_tee to access kernel address information

Mitigation and Prevention

Protecting against CVE-2018-21083 is crucial for device security.

Immediate Steps to Take

Apply security updates from Samsung promptly
Monitor official security advisories for patches

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update device software to latest versions
Implement security best practices to safeguard against similar vulnerabilities

Patching and Updates

Install security patches provided by Samsung to address the vulnerability