CVE-2022-39846: High severity samsung smart switch vulnerability
Published Sep 9, 2022
·Updated
DLL hijacking vulnerability in Smart Switch PC prior to version 4.3.220833 allows attacker to execute arbitrary code.
Affected Software
1 affected component
Samsung Smart Switch Pc<4.3.22083_3
Event History
Sep 9, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:39 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:39 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2022-39846?
CVE-2022-39846 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for remote code execution.
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How do I fix CVE-2022-39846?
To fix CVE-2022-39846, update Smart Switch PC to version 4.3.22083_3 or later.
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What type of attack can be executed due to CVE-2022-39846?
CVE-2022-39846 allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code on the affected system.
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Which versions of Smart Switch PC are affected by CVE-2022-39846?
Smart Switch PC versions prior to 4.3.22083_3 are affected by CVE-2022-39846.
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What is DLL hijacking in the context of CVE-2022-39846?
DLL hijacking refers to a technique where an attacker places a malicious DLL in a location that a program searches first, leading to arbitrary code execution.