Samsung Galaxy S21 prior 4.5.40.5 redirect

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Samsung Galaxy S21. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality. Executing a manipulation can lead to redirect. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2022-1230. The attack can only be executed locally. There is no exploit available. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Samsung Galaxy S21 (Smartphone Operating System). It has been declared as problematic. This vulnerability affects an unknown function. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a redirect vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-601. A web application accepts a user-controlled input that specifies a link to an external site, and uses that link in a Redirect. This simplifies phishing attacks. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

This vulnerability allows local attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Samsung Galaxy S21 prior to 4.5.40.5 phones. An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the handling of redirections. An attacker can force a redirection to a site that serves malicious content. An attacker can leverage this in conjunction with other vulnerabilities to escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code in the context of the current user. Was ZDI-CAN-15918.

The weakness was shared 03/28/2023 as ZDI-22-621. The advisory is shared for download at zerodayinitiative.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2022-1230 since 04/04/2022. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1204.001.

Upgrading to version 4.5.40.5 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at EUVD (EUVD-2022-24567). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 4.2
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 4.1

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VulDB Temp Score: 4.6
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Redirect
CWE: CWE-601
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Partially

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Status: Not defined

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Galaxy S21 4.5.40.5

Timelineinfo

04/04/2022 🔍
03/28/2023 +358 days 🔍
03/28/2023 +0 days 🔍
04/05/2026 +1104 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: samsung.com

Advisory: ZDI-22-621
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2022-1230 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2022-1230
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-224224
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Entryinfo

Created: 03/28/2023 22:04
Updated: 04/05/2026 21:30
Changes: 03/28/2023 22:04 (49), 04/16/2023 12:07 (11), 04/05/2026 21:30 (15)
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