CWE Code: 22
Vulnerability Type: privilege_escalation
CVSS Score: 4.4
CWE Name:  Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')
Summary: this vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on vulnerable installations of samsung notes fixed in version 2.0.02.31. 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 zip files. the issue results from the lack of proper validation of a user-supplied path prior to using it in file operations. an attacker can leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges to resources normally protected from the application. was zdi-can-5358.
Access Authentication: NONE
Access Complexity: MEDIUM
Access Vector: LOCAL
Impact (C/I/A): PARTIAL/PARTIAL/PARTIAL
Published Date: 2018-09-24
Last Modified Date: 2019-10-09