Incorrect authorization in Samsung Dynamic Lockscreen



Risk High
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2022-39862
CWE-ID CWE-863
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
 Dynamic Lockscreen
Mobile applications / Apps for mobile phones

Vendor Samsung

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one high risk vulnerability.

1) Incorrect authorization

EUVDB-ID: #VU68324

Risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 8.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-39862

CWE-ID: CWE-863 - Incorrect Authorization

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass authorization checks.

The vulnerability exists due to improper authorization. A remote attacker can cause unauthorized use of javascript interface api.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Dynamic Lockscreen: before 3.3.03.66

CPE2.3 External links

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


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

How the attacker can exploit this vulnerability?

The attacker would have to trick the victim to perform certain actions on the device.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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



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