Unprotected Component Vulnerability in Wear OS 3.0 by Samsung
CVE-2022-23996

4MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor
Samsung
Status
Samsung Wearable Devices
Vendor
CVE Published:
11 February 2022

Summary

An unprotected component vulnerability exists in the StTheaterModeReceiver of Wear OS 3.0 that permits untrusted applications to activate bedtime mode without necessary permissions. This flaw can be exploited by malicious applications, potentially leading to unauthorized system access and altered user settings. Users are advised to update their firmware to mitigate this risk.

Affected Version(s)

Samsung Wearable Devices Wear OS 3.0

References

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

Score:
4
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
None
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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