#VU96775 Path traversal in Samsung Notes - CVE-2024-34656

Vulnerability identifier: #VU96775

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 6.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-34656

CWE-ID: CWE-22

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Samsung Notes
Mobile applications / Apps for mobile phones

Vendor: Samsung

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to input validation error when processing directory traversal sequences. A local attacker can send a specially crafted HTTP request and read arbitrary files on the system, leading to arbitrary code execution.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Samsung Notes: before 4.4.21.62

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External links
https://security.samsungmobile.com/serviceWeb.smsb?year=2024&month=09

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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.