Samsung Update Setup < 2.2.9.50: DLL Hijacking Exec CVE-2022-36840
CVE-2022-36840 Published on August 5, 2022
DLL hijacking vulnerability in Samsung Update Setup prior to version 2.2.9.50 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code.
Vulnerability Analysis
CVE-2022-36840 is exploitable with local system access, and requires small amount of user privileges. This vulnerability is consided to have a high level of attack complexity. The potential impact of an exploit of this vulnerability is considered to be low. considered to have a small impact on confidentiality and integrity and availability.
Weakness Type
What is a DLL preloading Vulnerability?
The product uses a fixed or controlled search path to find resources, but one or more locations in that path can be under the control of unintended actors.
CVE-2022-36840 has been classified to as a DLL preloading vulnerability or weakness.
Products Associated with CVE-2022-36840
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Affected Versions
Samsung Mobile Samsung Update Setup:- Version unspecified and below 2.2.9.50 is affected.
Exploit Probability
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