ZDI-CAN-7472: (Pwn2Own) Samsung Galaxy S9 ASN.1 Heap-based Buffer Overflow Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on vulnerable installations of Samsung Galaxy S9. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file. The specific flaw exists within the ASN.1 parser. When parsing ASN.1 strings, the process does not properly validate the length of user-supplied data prior to copying it to a fixed-length heap-based buffer. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current process.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Samsung Galaxy S9

Event History

Aug 4, 2024
Advisory Published
via ZDI·08:36 PM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of ZDI-CAN-7472?

The severity of ZDI-CAN-7472 is considered high due to the potential for remote code execution.

2

How do I fix ZDI-CAN-7472?

To fix ZDI-CAN-7472, users should update their Samsung Galaxy S9 to the latest security patch provided by Samsung.

3

What are the risks associated with ZDI-CAN-7472?

The risks associated with ZDI-CAN-7472 include unauthorized remote execution of code which may lead to data theft or device compromise.

4

Is user interaction required to exploit ZDI-CAN-7472?

Yes, user interaction is required as the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file to exploit ZDI-CAN-7472.

5

Which devices are affected by ZDI-CAN-7472?

ZDI-CAN-7472 specifically affects Samsung Galaxy S9 devices.

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