Samsung Update Setup prior 2.2.9.50 uncontrolled search path

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A vulnerability was found in Samsung Update Setup. It has been classified as critical. Impacted is an unknown function. Performing a manipulation results in uncontrolled search path. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2022-36840. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. There is no exploit available. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

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A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Samsung Update Setup. This affects an unknown code block. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a uncontrolled search path vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-427. The product uses a fixed or controlled search path to find resources, but one or more locations in that path can be under the control of unintended actors. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

DLL hijacking vulnerability in Samsung Update Setup prior to version 2.2.9.50 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code.

The weakness was shared 08/06/2022. The advisory is shared at security.samsungmobile.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2022-36840 since 07/27/2022. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available. MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1574 for this issue.

Upgrading to version 2.2.9.50 eliminates this vulnerability.

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• Samsung

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• Update Setup

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• commercial

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• Vendor: https://www.samsung.com/

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