CWE Code: 20
Vulnerability Type: privilege_escalation
CVSS Score: 4.6
CWE Name:  Improper Input Validation
Summary: this vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on vulnerable installations of samsung galaxy apps fixed in version 4.2.18.2. an attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability. the specific flaw exists within the handling of a staging mode. the issue lies in the ability to change the configuration based on the presence of a file in an user-controlled location. an attacker can leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges to resources normally protected from the application. was zdi-can-5359.
Access Authentication: NONE
Access Complexity: LOW
Access Vector: LOCAL
Impact (C/I/A): PARTIAL/PARTIAL/PARTIAL
Published Date: 2018-09-24
Last Modified Date: 2019-10-09