Samsung Mobile Devices O(8.x)/P(9.0)/Q(10.0) HWRResProvider path traversal

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A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in Samsung Mobile Devices O(8.x)/P(9.0)/Q(10.0). Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the component HWRResProvider. Such manipulation leads to path traversal. This vulnerability is referenced as CVE-2020-13836. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. No exploit is available.

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A vulnerability was found in Samsung Mobile Devices O(8.x)/P(9.0)/Q(10.0) (Smartphone Operating System) and classified as problematic. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the component HWRResProvider. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a path traversal vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-22. The product uses external input to construct a pathname that is intended to identify a file or directory that is located underneath a restricted parent directory, but the product does not properly neutralize special elements within the pathname that can cause the pathname to resolve to a location that is outside of the restricted directory. Impacted is confidentiality. CVE summarizes:

An issue was discovered on Samsung mobile devices with O(8.x), P(9.0), and Q(10.0) software. HWRResProvider allows path traversal for data exposure. The Samsung ID is SVE-2020-16954 (June 2020).

The weakness was published 06/04/2020 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at security.samsungmobile.com. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2020-13836 since 06/04/2020. The exploitation is known to be easy. The attack may be launched remotely. No form of authentication is required for exploitation. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1006.

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

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

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• Smartphone Operating System

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• Samsung

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• Mobile Devices

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• O(8.x)
• P(9.0)
• Q(10.0)

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• commercial

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• Vendor: https://www.samsung.com/

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