CVE-2022-36833 Privilege escalation in Game Optimizing Service
A local attacker can execute hidden developer functions by changing the package name, leading to privilege escalation in Samsung's Game Optimizing Service.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2022-36833?
CVE-2022-36833 is a high-severity vulnerability in Samsung Mobile Game Optimizing Service, published on 5 Aug 2022. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Improper Privilege Management vulnerability in Game Optimizing Service prior to versions 3.3.04.0 in Android 10, and 3.5.04.8 in Android 11 and above allows local attacker to execute hidden function for developer by changing package name.
Weakness: CWE-269
Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-36833?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Samsung Gameoptimizingservice.
How do I fix CVE-2022-36833?
No fix has been published for CVE-2022-36833 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2022-36833 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-36833 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-g6rv-f4m5-m22r.