#VU68320 Path traversal in FactoryCamera - CVE-2022-39858

Vulnerability identifier: #VU68320

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 5.9 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-39858

CWE-ID: CWE-22

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
FactoryCamera
Mobile applications / Apps for mobile phones

Vendor: Samsung

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to perform directory traversal attacks.

The vulnerability exists due to input validation error when processing directory traversal sequences in AtBroadcastReceiver. A local user can send a specially crafted HTTP request and write arbitrary files on the system.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

FactoryCamera: before 3.5.51

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

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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.