CVE-2012-3809: High severity samsung kies vulnerability
Published Jan 9, 2020
·Updated
Samsung Kies before 2.5.0.120942711 has arbitrary directory modification.
Affected Software
1 affected component
samsung Kies<2.5.0.12094_27_11
Event History
Jan 9, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:54 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:54 PM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2012-3809?
CVE-2012-3809 has been classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for arbitrary directory modification.
2
How do I fix CVE-2012-3809?
To mitigate CVE-2012-3809, users should upgrade to Samsung Kies version 2.5.0.12094_27_11 or later.
3
What effects does CVE-2012-3809 have on users?
CVE-2012-3809 allows attackers to modify directories on the user's system, potentially leading to data loss or compromise.
4
Which versions of Samsung Kies are affected by CVE-2012-3809?
CVE-2012-3809 affects Samsung Kies versions prior to 2.5.0.12094_27_11.
5
Is there a workaround for CVE-2012-3809?
There are no official workarounds for CVE-2012-3809; the recommended solution is to update to the latest version.