Vulnerability identifier: #VU60726

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 7.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: N/A

CWE-ID: CWE-601

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Galaxy S21
Client/Desktop applications / Multimedia software

Vendor: Samsung

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to redirect victims to arbitrary URL.

The vulnerability exists due to improper sanitization of user-supplied data within the Galaxy Store. A remote attacker can create a link that leads to a trusted website, however, when clicked, redirects the victim to arbitrary domain, leading to remote code execution.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Galaxy S21: All versions

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External links
http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-22-379/

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

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

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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