CVE-2024-53921: Low severity samsung magician vulnerability
Published Dec 3, 2024
·Updated
An issue was discovered in the installer in Samsung Magician 8.1.0 on Windows. An attacker can create arbitrary folders in the system permission directory via a symbolic link during the installation process.
Affected Software
3 affected components
Samsung Magician
All of the following
Samsung Magician=8.1.0
Microsoft Windows
Event History
Dec 3, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·07:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2024-53921?
CVE-2024-53921 has been rated as a medium severity vulnerability.
2
How do I fix CVE-2024-53921?
To fix CVE-2024-53921, ensure you update to the latest version of Samsung Magician recommended by Samsung.
3
What permissions are affected by CVE-2024-53921?
CVE-2024-53921 affects the system permission directory, allowing attackers to create arbitrary folders.
4
What kind of attack can exploit CVE-2024-53921?
CVE-2024-53921 can be exploited by an attacker creating symbolic links during the installation process.
5
In which version of Samsung Magician is CVE-2024-53921 found?
CVE-2024-53921 is found in the installer of Samsung Magician version 8.1.0 on Windows.