An issue was discovered on Samsung mobile devices with O(8.x), P(9.0), and Q(10.0) software. The kernel logging feature allows attackers to discover virtual addresses via vectors involving shared memory. The Samsung ID is SVE-2020-17605 (July 2020).
Information written to log files can be of a sensitive nature and give valuable guidance to an attacker or expose sensitive user information.
| Name | Vendor | Start Version | End Version |
|---|---|---|---|
| Android | 8.0 (including) | 8.0 (including) | |
| Android | 8.1 (including) | 8.1 (including) | |
| Android | 9.0 (including) | 9.0 (including) | |
| Android | 10.0 (including) | 10.0 (including) |
While logging all information may be helpful during development stages, it is important that logging levels be set appropriately before a product ships so that sensitive user data and system information are not accidentally exposed to potential attackers. Different log files may be produced and stored for: