CVE-2017-3218

Description

Samsung Magician 5.0 fails to validate TLS certificates for HTTPS software update traffic. Prior to version 5.0, Samsung Magician uses HTTP for software updates.

Categories

8.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.02%
Third-Party Advisory cert.org Third-Party Advisory securityfocus.com
Affected: Samsung Magician
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99081 third party advisory vdb entry
https://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/846320 third party advisory us government resource

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-3218?
CVE-2017-3218 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2017-3218?
To fix CVE-2017-3218, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2017-3218 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2017-3218 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2017-3218?
CVE-2017-3218 affects Samsung Magician.
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