PendingIntent Hijacking Vulnerability in Samsung's Charm
CVE-2022-36830

6.2MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor
Samsung
Status
Charm By Samsung
Vendor
CVE Published:
5 August 2022

Summary

The vulnerability in Samsung's Charm application arises from improper handling of PendingIntent in the cancelAlarmManager function. This flaw allows local attackers to exploit implicit intents, enabling unauthorized access to files on the device without the necessary permissions. As a result, sensitive data may be exposed, leading to potential privacy breaches for users of the app. It is essential for users to ensure they are running the latest version (1.2.3 or higher) to mitigate the risk associated with this vulnerability.

Affected Version(s)

Charm by Samsung < 1.2.3

References

https://security.samsungmobile.com/serviceWeb.smsb?year=2...
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
6.2
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
None
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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