CVE-2018-10499 Code injection in Samsung Galaxy Apps

High 7.0 Published 24 Sep 2018 Updated 5 Aug 2024

Local attackers can execute arbitrary code and install applications via improper URL validation in Samsung Galaxy Apps.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Local or same network only
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2018-10499?

CVE-2018-10499 is a high-severity code injection vulnerability in Samsung Galaxy Apps, published on 24 Sep 2018. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

This vulnerability allows local attackers to execute arbitrary code on vulnerable installations of Samsung Galaxy Apps Fixed in version 6.4.0.15. 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 URLs. The issue lies in the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can allow arbitrary JavaScript to execute. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to install applications under the context of the current user. Was ZDI-CAN-5330.

Weakness: CWE-20

Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-10499?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Samsung Galaxy Apps.

How do I fix CVE-2018-10499?

No fix has been published for CVE-2018-10499 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and never evaluate templates, expressions or code built from user input. More about Code injection.

Is CVE-2018-10499 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-10499 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-qqc6-9r93-rfgq.