CVE-2018-10502

Published Sep 24, 2018 CVSS 3.0 · 7.8 High EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on vulnerable installations of Samsung Galaxy Apps Fixed in version 4.2.18.2. 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 a staging mode. The issue lies in the ability to change the configuration based on the presence of a file in an user-controlled location. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges to resources normally protected from the application. Was ZDI-CAN-5359.

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Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2018-2574 This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on vulnerable installations of Samsung Galaxy Apps Fixed in version 4.2.18.2. 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 a staging mode. The issue lies in the ability to change the configuration based on the presence of a file in an user-controlled location. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges to resources normally protected from the application. Was ZDI-CAN-5359.
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
zdi
Published
Updated
Aug 5, 2024, 7:39 AM
Reserved
Apr 27, 2018, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Sep 24, 2018, 11:29 PM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 1:34 AM