What is the severity of CVE-2018-10499?

CVE-2018-10499 is identified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential for arbitrary code execution.

How do I fix CVE-2018-10499?

To fix CVE-2018-10499, update Samsung Galaxy Apps to version 6.4.0.15 or later.

Who is affected by CVE-2018-10499?

Users of Samsung Galaxy Apps prior to version 6.4.0.15 are affected by CVE-2018-10499.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2018-10499

high

CWE

24/9/2018

5/8/2024

CVE-2018-10499: Input Validation

Q: What type of attack is associated with CVE-2018-10499?

CVE-2018-10499 allows local attackers to execute arbitrary code on the affected system.

Q: What conditions are required to exploit CVE-2018-10499?

An attacker must first gain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system to exploit CVE-2018-10499.

First published: Mon Sep 24 2018(Updated: )

This vulnerability allows local attackers to execute arbitrary code on vulnerable installations of Samsung Galaxy Apps Fixed in version 6.4.0.15. An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the handling of URLs. The issue lies in the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can allow arbitrary JavaScript to execute. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to install applications under the context of the current user. Was ZDI-CAN-5330.

Credit: zdi-disclosures@trendmicro.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Samsung Galaxy Apps	<6.4.0.15

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Reference Links

https://zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-18-558

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-10499?
CVE-2018-10499 is identified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential for arbitrary code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2018-10499?
To fix CVE-2018-10499, update Samsung Galaxy Apps to version 6.4.0.15 or later.
Who is affected by CVE-2018-10499?
Users of Samsung Galaxy Apps prior to version 6.4.0.15 are affected by CVE-2018-10499.
What type of attack is associated with CVE-2018-10499?
CVE-2018-10499 allows local attackers to execute arbitrary code on the affected system.
What conditions are required to exploit CVE-2018-10499?
An attacker must first gain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system to exploit CVE-2018-10499.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-10499?
CVE-2018-10499 is identified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential for arbitrary code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2018-10499?
To fix CVE-2018-10499, update Samsung Galaxy Apps to version 6.4.0.15 or later.
Who is affected by CVE-2018-10499?
Users of Samsung Galaxy Apps prior to version 6.4.0.15 are affected by CVE-2018-10499.
What type of attack is associated with CVE-2018-10499?
CVE-2018-10499 allows local attackers to execute arbitrary code on the affected system.
What conditions are required to exploit CVE-2018-10499?
An attacker must first gain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system to exploit CVE-2018-10499.