VULNERABILITY INTELLIGENCE

CVE-2018-10502

CVSS score7.8 HIGH
EPSS probability0.28%
CISA KEVNot currently listed
Published2018-09-24
Last modified2026-06-17
CVSS vectorCVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Description

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.

Weakness classification

  • CWE-20: Improper Input Validation
  • CWE-269: Improper Privilege Management

Primary references