CWE
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Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2022-27837: Code Injection

First published: Mon Apr 11 2022(Updated: )

A vulnerability using PendingIntent in Accessibility prior to version 12.5.3.2 in Android R(11.0) and 13.0.1.1 in Android S(12.0) allows attacker to access the file with system privilege.

Credit: mobile.security@samsung.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Samsung Accessibility<12.5.3.2
Android=11.0
Samsung Accessibility<13.0.1.1
Android=12.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2022-27837?

    CVE-2022-27837 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to potential unauthorized file access with system privileges.

  • How do I fix CVE-2022-27837?

    To fix CVE-2022-27837, update your Samsung Accessibility application to version 12.5.3.2 or higher.

  • Which Android versions are affected by CVE-2022-27837?

    CVE-2022-27837 affects Samsung Accessibility applications prior to version 12.5.3.2 on Android R (11.0) and Android S (12.0) up to version 13.0.1.1.

  • What type of attack is possible due to CVE-2022-27837?

    CVE-2022-27837 allows attackers to exploit the PendingIntent feature to gain unauthorized access to files with system privileges.

  • Is CVE-2022-27837 specific to Samsung devices?

    Yes, CVE-2022-27837 specifically affects the Samsung Accessibility application on designated Android versions.

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