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CVE-2015-9546: Path Traversal

First published: Fri Apr 10 2020(Updated: )

An issue was discovered on Samsung mobile devices with KK(4.4) and later software through 2015-06-16. In some cases, HTTP is used for an Inputmethod, rather than HTTPS. A man-in-the-middle attacker can modify the client-server data stream to insert directory traversal sequences into an extracted file path. The Samsung ID is SVE-2015-4363 (November 2015).

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Android=4.4

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2015-9546?

    The severity of CVE-2015-9546 is classified as high due to the potential for man-in-the-middle attacks.

  • How do I fix CVE-2015-9546?

    To fix CVE-2015-9546, users should update their Samsung mobile devices to the latest software version that addresses this vulnerability.

  • What devices are affected by CVE-2015-9546?

    CVE-2015-9546 affects Samsung mobile devices running Android version 4.4 and later, up to June 16, 2015.

  • What kind of attacks can CVE-2015-9546 facilitate?

    CVE-2015-9546 can facilitate man-in-the-middle attacks, allowing attackers to manipulate client-server communications.

  • Is CVE-2015-9546 specific to Samsung devices?

    Yes, CVE-2015-9546 is specifically related to vulnerabilities found in Samsung mobile devices.

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