CVE-2015-4641: Path Traversal

Published Jun 19, 2015
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Updated

Directory traversal vulnerability in the SwiftKey language-pack update implementation on Samsung Galaxy S4, S4 Mini, S5, and S6 devices allows remote web servers to write to arbitrary files, and consequently execute arbitrary code in a privileged context, by leveraging control of the skslm.swiftkey.net domain name and providing a .. (dot dot) in an entry in a ZIP archive, as demonstrated by a traversal to the /data/dalvik-cache directory.

Affected Software

5 affected components
SwiftKey Swiftkey Sdk
Samsung Galaxy S4
Samsung Galaxy S4 mini
Samsung Galaxy S5
Samsung Galaxy S6

Event History

Jun 19, 2015
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:00 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2015-4641?

CVE-2015-4641 has a high severity rating due to its potential to allow remote code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2015-4641?

To fix CVE-2015-4641, ensure that your SwiftKey app is updated to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability.

3

Which devices are affected by CVE-2015-4641?

CVE-2015-4641 affects Samsung Galaxy S4, S4 Mini, S5, and S6 devices using SwiftKey.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2015-4641?

CVE-2015-4641 is a directory traversal vulnerability that allows unauthorized access to system files.

5

Can CVE-2015-4641 lead to data breaches?

Yes, CVE-2015-4641 can potentially lead to data breaches by allowing remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.

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