CVE-2022-27836

Description

Improper access control and path traversal vulnerability in Storage Manager and Storage Manager Service prior to SMR Apr-2022 Release 1 allow local attackers to access arbitrary system files without a proper permission. The patch adds proper validation logic to prevent arbitrary files access.

Categories

8.4
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.01%
Third-Party Advisory samsungmobile.com
Affected: Samsung Mobile Samsung Mobile Devices
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://security.samsungmobile.com/securityUpdate.smsb?year=2022&month=4 third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-27836?
CVE-2022-27836 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-27836?
To fix CVE-2022-27836, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2022-27836 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2022-27836 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2022-27836?
CVE-2022-27836 affects Samsung Mobile Samsung Mobile Devices.
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