CVE-2018-10502

High

Description

This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on vulnerable installations of Samsung Galaxy Apps Fixed in version 4.2.18.2. 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 a staging mode. The issue lies in the ability to change the configuration based on the presence of a file in an user-controlled location. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges to resources normally protected from the application. Was ZDI-CAN-5359.

SeverityHigh
CVSS7.8
Exploit probability—
ProductSamsung Galaxy Apps
PublishedSep 24, 2018
First seenSep 24, 2018

How to fix

Update
  • samsung galaxy_apps4.2.18.2 or later

Affected products

ProductAffected versionsFixed in
samsung galaxy_appsv < 4.2.18.24.2.18.2

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CVE-2018-10502 · Samsung Galaxy Apps · Dark Radar