How severe is CVE-2017-18682?

CVE-2017-18682 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2017-18682 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (34th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-18682?

CVE-2017-18682 primarily affects Google Android. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-18682?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2017-18682 published?

CVE-2017-18682 was published on 2020-04-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-18682

CVE-2017-18682 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Android with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-755.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 7.8
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (34th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-755
Affected product: Google Android
Published: 2020-04-07
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An issue was discovered on Samsung mobile devices with KK(4.4), L(5.0/5.1), M(6.0), and N(7.0) software. Because of incorrect exception handling and an unprotected intent, AudioService can cause a system crash, The Samsung IDs are SVE-2017-8114, SVE-2017-8116, and SVE-2017-8117 (March 2017).

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-18682?: An issue was discovered on Samsung mobile devices with KK(4.4), L(5.0/5.1), M(6.0), and N(7.0) software. Because of incorrect exception handling and an unprotected intent, AudioService can cause a system crash, The Samsung IDs are SVE-2017-8114, SVE-2017-8116, and SVE-2017-8117 (March 2017).
How severe is CVE-2017-18682?: CVE-2017-18682 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2017-18682 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (34th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-18682?: CVE-2017-18682 primarily affects Google Android. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-18682?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2017-18682 published?: CVE-2017-18682 was published on 2020-04-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://security.samsungmobile.com/securityUpdate.smsb

Affected products (5)

cpe:2.3:o:google:android:4.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:google:android:5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:google:android:5.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:google:android:6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:google:android:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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