Information disclosure in Samsung UPHelper library



Published: 2022-10-14
Risk Low
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2022-39859
CWE-ID CWE-200
Exploitation vector Local
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
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UPHelper library
Mobile applications / Libraries for mobile applications

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Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one low risk vulnerability.

1) Information disclosure

EUVDB-ID: #VU68322

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 2.9 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-39859

CWE-ID: CWE-200 - Information exposure

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to gain access to potentially sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to implicit intent hijacking issue. A local user can gain unauthorized access to sensitive information on the system.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

UPHelper library: before 3.0.12

External links

http://security.samsungmobile.com/serviceWeb.smsb?year=2022&month=10


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.



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