CVE-2018-11614 Privilege escalation in Samsung Members

High 8.8 Published 24 Sep 2018 Updated 5 Aug 2024

Remote attackers with low-privileged code execution can escalate privileges via Intent handling flaws in Samsung Members.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2018-11614?

CVE-2018-11614 is a high-severity vulnerability in Samsung Members, published on 24 Sep 2018. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to escalate privileges on vulnerable installations of Samsung Members Fixed in version 2.4.25. 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 Intents. The issue lies in the ability to send an Intent that would not otherwise be reachable. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges to resources normally protected from the application. Was ZDI-CAN-5361.

Weakness: CWE-269

Which versions are affected by CVE-2018-11614?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Samsung Samsung Members.

How do I fix CVE-2018-11614?

No fix has been published for CVE-2018-11614 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2018-11614 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2018-11614 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-78fx-2j49-jhpq.