CVE-2024-34644 in Samsung
Summary
by MITRE • 09/04/2024
Improper access control in item selection related in Dressroom prior to SMR Sep-2024 Release 1 allows local attackers to access protected data. User interaction is required for triggering this vulnerability.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 09/06/2024
This vulnerability represents a critical access control flaw within the Dressroom module of a software system, specifically affecting versions prior to the September 2024 Security Maintenance Release. The issue manifests as an improper access control mechanism that permits local attackers to bypass authorization checks and access protected data through item selection operations. The vulnerability requires user interaction to be triggered, suggesting that an attacker must first gain local system access or convince a user to perform a specific action that initiates the flawed code path. This characteristic places the vulnerability in the context of privilege escalation attacks where local access is already established, though the flaw itself enables broader data access than intended.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability likely involves insufficient validation of user permissions during item selection processes within the Dressroom functionality. When users interact with item selection features, the system should enforce proper access controls to ensure that only authorized individuals can access specific data items. However, the flaw allows unauthorized access to protected data items, potentially exposing sensitive information or system resources that should remain restricted. This type of vulnerability commonly occurs when access control checks are either missing entirely or implemented incorrectly during user interaction flows, particularly in scenarios involving dynamic data selection or manipulation. The vulnerability aligns with CWE-285, which addresses improper authorization in software systems, and may also relate to CWE-284, which covers improper access control mechanisms. From an operational perspective, this vulnerability creates a significant risk for local attackers who can exploit it to access confidential data without proper authorization, potentially leading to data breaches, information disclosure, or further system compromise.
The impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data access, as it represents a fundamental breakdown in the system's security model. Local attackers who trigger this vulnerability can potentially access protected items that may contain sensitive personal information, proprietary data, or system configuration details. The requirement for user interaction suggests that this vulnerability may be exploited through social engineering or by leveraging existing local access through other means such as phishing attacks or compromised user accounts. Security practitioners should consider this vulnerability in relation to ATT&CK technique T1068, which covers local privilege escalation, and T1566, which addresses social engineering tactics. The vulnerability's presence in the Dressroom module indicates a potential risk across multiple data types, including but not limited to user preferences, personal items, or system configuration data that may be stored within this component. Organizations should implement immediate mitigations including the application of the September 2024 Security Maintenance Release, which addresses this specific access control flaw. Additionally, security teams should conduct comprehensive audits of similar access control mechanisms throughout the system to identify and remediate potential related vulnerabilities, as this flaw may indicate broader issues in the software's authorization framework that could affect other modules or components.