Improper access control in Samsung Video Player - CVE-2024-49404

 

Improper access control in Samsung Video Player - CVE-2024-49404

Published: November 6, 2024


Vulnerability identifier: #VU99857
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4: 5.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:P/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]
CVE-ID: CVE-2024-49404
CWE-ID: CWE-284
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available

Vulnerability details

The vulnerability allows a local attacker to gain unauthorized access to otherwise restricted functionality.

The vulnerability exists due to improper access restrictions. An attacker with physical access can bypass implemented security restrictions and access video file of other users.


Affected software

Samsung Video Player

How to mitigate CVE-2024-49404

Install updates from vendor's website.

Samsung Video Player - addressed in versions 7.3.29.1, 7.3.36.1, 7.3.41.230

External References

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