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How a Single SMS with WAP Crap can Break your Samsung Galaxy phone

Researchers from Contextis disclosed bug in Samsung Galaxy phones that can be triggered remotely with SMS. Samsung Mobile Security Team rushed to settle the issues, giving a good example of how coordinated disclosure should happen. Researchers used their SMS test rig to check some custom OMA CP SMS messages and send them to the gadgets. They also found a remote code execution on vulnerability on Samsung devices on the S5 and below. Samsung has now released a security update that addresses these among other vulnerabilities and as is our usual advice, it is recommended that users prioritize the installation of these updates.”]

Source: https://gbhackers.com/single-sms-wap-crap-can-break-samsung-galaxy/

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