Vulnerability in Samsung Mobile Devices Affects Secure Folder Functionality
CVE-2018-9142

7HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Samsung
Status
Samsung Mobile
Vendor
CVE Published:
30 March 2018

What is CVE-2018-9142?

On Samsung mobile devices running N(7.x) software, a vulnerability enables attackers to bypass signature verification and install arbitrary APKs in the Secure Folder SD Card area. This flaw, attributed to faulty validation of both package signature and package name, exposes users to potential security risks, including unauthorized access to sensitive data.

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References

https://security.samsungmobile.com/securityUpdate.smsb
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
7
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
High
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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