Information Disclosure Vulnerability in Samsung Email
CVE-2018-10498

5.5MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor
Samsung
Status
Samsung Email
Vendor
CVE Published:
24 September 2018

Summary

A vulnerability in Samsung Email allows local attackers to disclose sensitive information due to improper handling of file:/// URIs. The flaw occurs when there is insufficient validation of user-supplied data, enabling attackers with low-privileged code execution capabilities to read arbitrary files. This vulnerability can potentially be exploited alongside other security issues to elevate privileges, indicating a significant risk for affected installations.

Affected Version(s)

Samsung Email Fixed in version 5.0.02.16

References

https://zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-18-557
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
5.5
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
None
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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