Samsung Mobile Device N(7.x) APK input validation

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as critical has been identified in Samsung Mobile Device N(7.x). This affects an unknown function of the component APK Handler. Executing a manipulation can lead to input validation. This vulnerability appears as CVE-2018-9142. The attack requires local access. There is no available exploit.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Samsung Mobile Device N(7.x) (Smartphone Operating System). It has been declared as critical. This vulnerability affects an unknown code block of the component APK Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a input validation vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-20. The product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

On Samsung mobile devices with N(7.x) software, attackers can install an arbitrary APK in the Secure Folder SD Card area because of faulty validation of a package signature and package name, aka SVE-2017-10932.

The bug was discovered 03/30/2018. The weakness was presented 03/30/2018 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at security.samsungmobile.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2018-9142 since 03/30/2018. The exploitation appears to be difficult. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

See VDB-111342, VDB-111380, VDB-115287 and VDB-115285 for similar entries. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Class: Input validation
CWE: CWE-20
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Local: Yes
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: samsung.com

Advisory: security.samsungmobile.com
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2018-9142 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2018-9142
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-115288
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Created: 03/31/2018 17:21
Updated: 01/18/2020 15:52
Changes: 03/31/2018 17:21 (57), 01/18/2020 15:52 (2)
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