#VU68323 Improper access control in Quick Share - CVE-2022-39860

Vulnerability identifier: #VU68323

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 1.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:A/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-39860

CWE-ID: CWE-284

Exploitation vector: Local network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Quick Share
Mobile applications / Apps for mobile phones

Vendor: Samsung

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to improper access restrictions. A remote attacker on the local network can access sensitive information via implicit broadcast.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Quick Share: before 13.2.3.5

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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?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the local network (LAN).

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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