VDB-73144 · CVE-2014-9266 · BID 71489

Samsung SmartViewer ActiveX Control code injection

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability categorized as critical has been discovered in Samsung SmartViewer. Impacted is an unknown function of the component ActiveX Control. Executing a manipulation can lead to code injection. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2014-9266. There is no exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Samsung SmartViewer (affected version unknown). This vulnerability affects an unknown functionality of the component ActiveX Control. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a code injection vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-94. The product constructs all or part of a code segment using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the syntax or behavior of the intended code segment. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

The STWConfig ActiveX control in Samsung SmartViewer does not properly initialize a variable, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors.

The weakness was shared 12/08/2014 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at zerodayinitiative.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2014-9266 since 12/04/2014. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1059.

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

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at SecurityFocus (BID 71489†). The entry VDB-73143 is related to this item. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Class: Code injection
CWE: CWE-94 / CWE-74 / CWE-707
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03/27/2015 +109 days 🔍
04/09/2018 +1109 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: samsung.com

Advisory: zerodayinitiative.com
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2014-9266 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2014-9266
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-73144
SecurityFocus: 71489 - Samsung SmartViewer 'STWConfig' ActiveX Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

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Entryinfo

Created: 03/27/2015 14:56
Updated: 04/09/2018 16:35
Changes: 03/27/2015 14:56 (44), 04/09/2018 16:35 (6)
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Cache ID: 216:D38:103

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