CVE-2022-22284: Medium severity samsung internet browser vulnerability

Published Jan 7, 2022
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Updated

Improper authentication vulnerability in Samsung Internet prior to 16.0.2.19 allows attackers to bypass secret mode password authentication

Affected Software

1 affected component
Samsung Internet<16.0.2.19

Event History

Jan 7, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:39 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:39 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Jan 10, 2022
Data Sourced
via NVD·02:12 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2022-22284?

CVE-2022-22284 is an improper authentication vulnerability in Samsung Internet prior to version 16.0.2.19 that allows attackers to bypass secret mode password authentication.

2

How severe is CVE-2022-22284?

CVE-2022-22284 has a severity rating of 5.5, which is considered to be medium.

3

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2022-22284?

Samsung Internet versions up to and excluding 16.0.2.19 are affected by CVE-2022-22284.

4

How can attackers exploit CVE-2022-22284?

Attackers can exploit CVE-2022-22284 to bypass secret mode password authentication in Samsung Internet.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2022-22284?

You can find more information about CVE-2022-22284 at the following URL: [https://security.samsungmobile.com/serviceWeb.smsb?year=2022&month=1](https://security.samsungmobile.com/serviceWeb.smsb?year=2022&month=1)

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