Samsung GalaxyBudsManager PC prior 2.1.240315.51 Directory Creation mount point

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in Samsung GalaxyBudsManager PC. This issue affects some unknown processing of the component Directory Creation Handler. This manipulation causes mount point. This vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2024-20887. The attack is restricted to local execution. No exploit exists. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Samsung GalaxyBudsManager PC and classified as problematic. Affected by this vulnerability is some unknown processing of the component Directory Creation Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a mount point vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-1386. The product opens a file or directory, but it does not properly prevent the name from being associated with a junction or mount point to a destination that is outside of the intended control sphere. As an impact it is known to affect integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

Arbitrary directory creation in GalaxyBudsManager PC prior to version 2.1.240315.51 allows attacker to create arbitrary directory.

It is possible to read the advisory at security.samsungmobile.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2024-20887 since 12/05/2023. The exploitation appears to be easy. Attacking locally is a requirement. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available.

Upgrading to version 2.1.240315.51 eliminates this vulnerability.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.0
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.0

VulDB Base Score: 4.4
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CNA Base Score: 6.2
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Mount point
CWE: CWE-1386
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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: GalaxyBudsManager PC 2.1.240315.51

Timelineinfo

12/05/2023 🔍
06/04/2024 +181 days 🔍
06/04/2024 +0 days 🔍
01/14/2026 +589 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: samsung.com

Advisory: security.samsungmobile.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2024-20887 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2024-20887
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-267007

Entryinfo

Created: 06/04/2024 10:12
Updated: 01/14/2026 18:13
Changes: 06/04/2024 10:12 (63), 06/04/2024 15:18 (1), 01/14/2026 18:13 (12)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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