#VU68329 Improper access control in SmartThings - CVE-2022-39869

Vulnerability identifier: #VU68329

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 6.6 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-39869

CWE-ID: CWE-284

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
SmartThings
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 in cloudNotificationManager.java. A remote attacker can access sensitive information via REMOVE_PERSISTENT_BANNER broadcast.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

SmartThings: before 1.7.89.0

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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 Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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