CVE-2018-10499

Summary

This vulnerability allows local attackers to execute arbitrary code on vulnerable installations of Samsung Galaxy Apps Fixed in version 6.4.0.15. 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 URLs. The issue lies in the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can allow arbitrary JavaScript to execute. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to install applications under the context of the current user. Was ZDI-CAN-5330.

Affected Software

VendorProductVersion RangeStatus
SamsungSamsung Galaxy AppsFixed in version 6.4.0.15affected

Weaknesses

  • CWE-20: CWE-20-Improper Input Validation

ADP Enrichment

CVE Program Container

Additional References

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