CVE-2015-0863: High severity samsung galaxy apps vulnerability
Published Mar 27, 2017
·Updated
GALAXY Apps (aka Samsung Apps, Samsung Updates, or com.sec.android.app.samsungapps) before 14120405.03.012 allows man-in-the-middle attackers to obtain sensitive information and execute arbitrary code.
Affected Software
2 affected components
samsung GALAXY App
samsung Samsung Account App
Event History
Mar 27, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:00 PM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2015-0863?
CVE-2015-0863 has been classified with a high severity due to its potential for man-in-the-middle attacks.
2
How do I fix CVE-2015-0863?
To fix CVE-2015-0863, update the GALAXY Apps and Samsung Account App to the latest version provided by Samsung.
3
What kind of attacks does CVE-2015-0863 expose users to?
CVE-2015-0863 exposes users to man-in-the-middle attacks that can lead to sensitive information being compromised.
4
What versions are affected by CVE-2015-0863?
CVE-2015-0863 affects versions of GALAXY Apps before 14120405.03.012.
5
Can CVE-2015-0863 allow execution of arbitrary code?
Yes, CVE-2015-0863 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected devices.