CVE-2012-5858: Medium severity samsung kies vulnerability

Published Dec 3, 2012
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Updated

Samsung Kies Air 2.1.207051 and 2.1.210161 relies on the IP address for authentication, which allows remote man-in-the-middle attackers to read arbitrary phone contents by spoofing or controlling the IP address.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Samsung Kies Air=2.1.207051
Samsung Kies Air=2.1.210161

Event History

Dec 3, 2012
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:00 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2012-5858?

CVE-2012-5858 has a high severity level due to its potential to allow remote attackers to access sensitive phone contents.

2

How do I fix CVE-2012-5858?

To mitigate the risk associated with CVE-2012-5858, it is recommended to update to the latest version of Samsung Kies Air that addresses the vulnerability.

3

What impact does CVE-2012-5858 have on users?

CVE-2012-5858 allows attackers to conduct man-in-the-middle attacks, potentially exposing users' personal data stored on their devices.

4

Which versions of Samsung Kies Air are affected by CVE-2012-5858?

CVE-2012-5858 affects Samsung Kies Air versions 2.1.207051 and 2.1.210161.

5

Can CVE-2012-5858 be exploited without physical access?

Yes, CVE-2012-5858 can be exploited remotely by attackers spoofing or controlling the IP address, requiring no physical access to the vulnerable device.

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