CVE-2024-36071: Medium severity samsung magician vulnerability

Published Jun 20, 2024
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Updated

Samsung Magician 8.0.0 on Windows allows an admin to escalate privileges by tampering with the directory and DLL files used during the installation process. This occurs because of an Untrusted Search Path.

Affected Software

3 affected components
Samsung Magician
All of the following
Samsung Magician=8.0.0
Microsoft Windows

Event History

Jun 20, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·09:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-36071?

CVE-2024-36071 has a severity rating that indicates a high risk of privilege escalation due to improper file handling.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-36071?

To mitigate CVE-2024-36071, ensure that you are using the latest version of Samsung Magician and follow security best practices regarding file permissions.

3

What is the impact of CVE-2024-36071 on Samsung Magician?

CVE-2024-36071 allows an attacker with administrative privileges to modify installation files, potentially leading to unauthorized privilege escalation.

4

Which versions of Samsung Magician are affected by CVE-2024-36071?

CVE-2024-36071 specifically affects Samsung Magician version 8.0.0.

5

Who can exploit CVE-2024-36071?

CVE-2024-36071 can be exploited by a local attacker with administrator access to the Windows system.

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