Improper Access Control in Wear OS 3.0 by Samsung
CVE-2022-24930

4.4MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Samsung
Status
Samsung Wearable Devices
Vendor
CVE Published:
10 March 2022

What is CVE-2022-24930?

An improper access control vulnerability exists in StRetailModeReceiver within Wear OS 3.0, allowing untrusted applications to reset default app settings without appropriate permissions. This issue arises in versions prior to the firmware update MAR-2022 Release, posing risks to users by enabling malicious apps to alter essential application settings, jeopardizing device integrity and user experience. Users are urged to apply the latest firmware updates to mitigate this risk effectively.

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:
4.4
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
Low
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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