CVE-2015-7888: Path Traversal

Published Jun 7, 2017
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Updated

Directory traversal vulnerability in the WifiHs20UtilityService on the Samsung S6 Edge LRX22G.G925VVRU1AOE2 allows remote attackers to overwrite or create arbitrary files as the system-level user via a .. (dot dot) in the name of a file, compressed into a zipped file named cred.zip, and downloaded to /sdcard/Download.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge Firmware=g925vvru1aoe2
Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge

Event History

Jun 7, 2017
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-2015-7888?

CVE-2015-7888 is rated as a high severity vulnerability due to its capability to allow remote attackers to overwrite or create arbitrary files.

2

How do I fix CVE-2015-7888?

To fix CVE-2015-7888, users should update their Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge device firmware to the latest available version that addresses this vulnerability.

3

What devices are affected by CVE-2015-7888?

CVE-2015-7888 specifically affects the Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge running firmware version g925vvru1aoe2.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2015-7888?

CVE-2015-7888 is categorized as a directory traversal vulnerability that exploits improper validation of file paths.

5

Can CVE-2015-7888 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2015-7888 can be exploited remotely by attackers who manipulate file names to gain unauthorized access to the file system.

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