#VU68319 Improper access control in FactoryCameraFB - CVE-2022-39857

Vulnerability identifier: #VU68319

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 4.3 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-39857

CWE-ID: CWE-284

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
FactoryCameraFB
Mobile applications / Apps for mobile phones

Vendor: Samsung

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to improper access restrictions in CameraTestActivity. A local user can access broadcasting Intent as system uid privilege.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

FactoryCameraFB: 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.