CVE-2012-6422 The kernel in Samsung Galaxy S2, Galaxy Note 2, MEIZU MX, and possibly other Android devices, when running an Exynos 4210 or 4412 processor, uses weak permissions (0666) for /dev/exynos-mem, which all...
HighCVSS 9.3
EPSS 15.1%
- Published
- Updated
- Exploit status
- No public exploit known
Description
The kernel in Samsung Galaxy S2, Galaxy Note 2, MEIZU MX, and possibly other Android devices, when running an Exynos 4210 or 4412 processor, uses weak permissions (0666) for /dev/exynos-mem, which allows attackers to read or write arbitrary physical memory and gain privileges via a crafted application, as demonstrated by ExynosAbuse.
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| meizu mx | All versions | No fix listed |
| samsung galaxy note 2 | All versions | No fix listed |
| samsung galaxy s2 | All versions | No fix listed |