What is the severity of CVE-2022-39909?

CVE-2022-39909 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to potential local exploitation.

How do I fix CVE-2022-39909?

To fix CVE-2022-39909, update Samsung Gear IconX PC Manager to version 2.1.221019.51 or later.

Who is affected by CVE-2022-39909?

Users of Samsung Gear IconX PC Manager prior to version 2.1.221019.51 are affected by CVE-2022-39909.

What type of attack does CVE-2022-39909 enable?

CVE-2022-39909 allows local attackers to create arbitrary files using symbolic links.

Is there a workaround for CVE-2022-39909?

There is no official workaround for CVE-2022-39909, and updating is the recommended course of action.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2022-39909

high

7.1

CWE

345

8/12/2022

3/8/2024

CVE-2022-39909

First published: Thu Dec 08 2022(Updated: )

Insufficient verification of data authenticity vulnerability in Samsung Gear IconX PC Manager prior to version 2.1.221019.51 allows local attackers to create arbitrary file using symbolic link.

Credit: mobile.security@samsung.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Samsung Gear IconX PC Manager	<2.1.221019.51

Never miss a vulnerability like this again

Reference Links

https://security.samsungmobile.com/serviceWeb.smsb?year=2022&month=12

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-39909?
CVE-2022-39909 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to potential local exploitation.
How do I fix CVE-2022-39909?
To fix CVE-2022-39909, update Samsung Gear IconX PC Manager to version 2.1.221019.51 or later.
Who is affected by CVE-2022-39909?
Users of Samsung Gear IconX PC Manager prior to version 2.1.221019.51 are affected by CVE-2022-39909.
What type of attack does CVE-2022-39909 enable?
CVE-2022-39909 allows local attackers to create arbitrary files using symbolic links.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2022-39909?
There is no official workaround for CVE-2022-39909, and updating is the recommended course of action.

collector/nvd-index
agent/type
agent/softwarecombine
collector/mitre-cve
source/MITRE
agent/weakness
agent/severity
agent/last-modified-date
agent/author
agent/references
agent/first-publish-date
agent/description
agent/tags
agent/event
agent/source
vendor/samsung
canonical/samsung gear iconx pc manager

Company

Resources

Contact

SecAlerts Pty Ltd.
132 Wickham Terrace
Fortitude Valley,
QLD 4006, Australia
info@secalerts.co

By using SecAlerts services, you agree to our services end-user license agreement. This website is safeguarded by reCAPTCHA and governed by the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. All names, logos, and brands of products are owned by their respective owners, and any usage of these names, logos, and brands for identification purposes only does not imply endorsement. If you possess any content that requires removal, please get in touch with us.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-39909?
CVE-2022-39909 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to potential local exploitation.
How do I fix CVE-2022-39909?
To fix CVE-2022-39909, update Samsung Gear IconX PC Manager to version 2.1.221019.51 or later.
Who is affected by CVE-2022-39909?
Users of Samsung Gear IconX PC Manager prior to version 2.1.221019.51 are affected by CVE-2022-39909.
What type of attack does CVE-2022-39909 enable?
CVE-2022-39909 allows local attackers to create arbitrary files using symbolic links.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2022-39909?
There is no official workaround for CVE-2022-39909, and updating is the recommended course of action.