CVE-2022-1230
low-risk
Published 2023-03-28
This vulnerability allows local attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Samsung Galaxy S21 prior to 4.5.40.5 phones. An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the handling of redirections. An attacker can force a redirection to a site that serves malicious content. An attacker can leverage this in conjunction with other vulnerabilities to escalate privileges and execute arbitrary code in the context of the current user. Was ZDI-CAN-15918.
Do I need to act?
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0.13% chance of exploitation
EPSS score — low exploit probability
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Not on CISA KEV list
No confirmed active exploitation reported to CISA
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Patch status unknown
Check vendor advisories for fix availability and mitigation guidance
3
CVSS 3.9/10
Low
LOCAL
/ LOW complexity
Affected Products (1)
Galaxy S21 Firmware
Affected Vendors
References (4)
Vendor Advisory
https://security.samsungmobile.com/serviceWeb.smsb
Third Party Advisory
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-22-621/
Vendor Advisory
https://security.samsungmobile.com/serviceWeb.smsb
Third Party Advisory
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-22-621/
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/ 100
low-risk
Severity
14/34 · Moderate
Exploitability
1/34 · Minimal
Exposure
5/34 · Minimal