CVE-2018-10501 Path traversal in Samsung Notes

High 7.0 Published 24 Sep 2018 Updated 5 Aug 2024

Local attackers can escalate privileges via path traversal in ZIP file handling within Samsung Notes.

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-2018-10501?

CVE-2018-10501 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in Samsung Notes, 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 escalate privileges on vulnerable installations of Samsung Notes Fixed in version 2.0.02.31. 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 ZIP files. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of a user-supplied path prior to using it in file operations. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges to resources normally protected from the application. Was ZDI-CAN-5358.

Weakness: CWE-22

Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-10501?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Samsung Notes.

How do I fix CVE-2018-10501?

No fix has been published for CVE-2018-10501 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and resolve every user-supplied path against an allowed base folder before opening it. More about Path traversal.

Is CVE-2018-10501 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-10501 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-5f79-7fff-m8qc.