CVE-2018-10498

Summary

This vulnerability allows local attackers to disclose sensitive information on vulnerable installations of Samsung Email Fixed in version 5.0.02.16. An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the handling of file:/// URIs. The issue lies in the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can allow for reading arbitrary files. An attacker can leverage this in conjunction with other vulnerabilities to escalate privileges. Was ZDI-CAN-5329.

Affected Software

VendorProductVersion RangeStatus
SamsungSamsung EmailFixed in version 5.0.02.16affected

Weaknesses

  • CWE-37: CWE-37-Path Traversal: '/absolute/pathname/here'

ADP Enrichment

CVE Program Container

Additional References

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