CVE-2018-10501

High

Description

This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on vulnerable installations of Samsung Notes Fixed in version 2.0.02.31. An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the handling of ZIP files. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of a user-supplied path prior to using it in file operations. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges to resources normally protected from the application. Was ZDI-CAN-5358.

SeverityHigh
CVSS7.0
Exploit probability—
ProductSamsung Notes
PublishedSep 24, 2018
First seenSep 24, 2018

How to fix

Update
  • samsung notes2.0.02.31 or later

Affected products

ProductAffected versionsFixed in
samsung notesv < 2.0.02.312.0.02.31

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