CVE-2020-7811: Samsung Update Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
First published: Mon Oct 12 2020(Updated: )
Samsung Update 3.0.2.0 ~ 3.0.32.0 has a vulnerability that allows privilege escalation as commands crafted by attacker are executed while the engine deserializes the data received during inter-process communication
Credit: vuln@krcert.or.kr
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Samsung Update | >=3.0.2.0<=3.0.32.0 | |
| Microsoft Windows |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2020-7811?
CVE-2020-7811 has a high-severity rating due to its potential for privilege escalation.
How do I fix CVE-2020-7811?
To fix CVE-2020-7811, update Samsung Update to version 3.0.33.0 or later.
Which versions of Samsung Update are affected by CVE-2020-7811?
Samsung Update versions 3.0.2.0 to 3.0.32.0 are affected by CVE-2020-7811.
What type of attack does CVE-2020-7811 exploit?
CVE-2020-7811 exploits inter-process communication vulnerabilities to execute crafted commands.
What is the impact of CVE-2020-7811 on affected systems?
The impact of CVE-2020-7811 allows attackers to execute arbitrary commands with escalated privileges on affected systems.
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