First published: Fri Oct 24 2014(Updated: )
The Remote Controls feature on Samsung mobile devices does not validate the source of lock-code data received over a network, which makes it easier for remote attackers to cause a denial of service (screen locking with an arbitrary code) by triggering unexpected Find My Mobile network traffic.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
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Samsung Find My Mobile | ||
Samsung Mobile |
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CVE-2014-8346 has a low severity rating as it primarily allows a denial of service through screen locking.
To address CVE-2014-8346, ensure your Samsung mobile device has the latest firmware updates installed.
CVE-2014-8346 affects Samsung mobile devices utilizing the Find My Mobile feature.
While CVE-2014-8346 primarily causes a denial of service, it does not directly result in data loss.
CVE-2014-8346 can be exploited remotely, making it relatively easier for attackers to trigger denial of service.