Samsung Smart Switch PC prior 4.3.22083_3 uncontrolled search path

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in Samsung Smart Switch PC. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality. Executing a manipulation can lead to uncontrolled search path. This vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2022-39846. The attack can be launched remotely. No exploit exists. You should upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Samsung Smart Switch PC. This vulnerability affects some unknown functionality. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a uncontrolled search path vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is 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. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

DLL hijacking vulnerability in Smart Switch PC prior to version 4.3.22083_3 allows attacker to execute arbitrary code.

The weakness was disclosed 09/10/2022. The advisory is shared for download at security.samsungmobile.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2022-39846 since 09/05/2022. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1574.

Upgrading to version 4.3.22083_3 eliminates this vulnerability.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.8
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.7

VulDB Base Score: 6.3
VulDB Temp Score: 6.0
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CNA Base Score: 6.2
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Uncontrolled search path
CWE: CWE-427 / CWE-426
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Smart Switch PC 4.3.22083_3

Timelineinfo

09/05/2022 🔍
09/10/2022 +5 days 🔍
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10/15/2022 +35 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: samsung.com

Advisory: security.samsungmobile.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2022-39846 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2022-39846
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-208252

Entryinfo

Created: 09/10/2022 08:29
Updated: 10/15/2022 08:55
Changes: 09/10/2022 08:29 (49), 10/15/2022 08:55 (11)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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