CVE-2022-36840 Other in Samsung Update Setup
Attackers can execute arbitrary code via DLL hijacking in Samsung Update Setup, requiring users to upgrade to the latest version.
- 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-2022-36840?
CVE-2022-36840 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Samsung Update Setup, 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
DLL hijacking vulnerability in Samsung Update Setup prior to version 2.2.9.50 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code.
Weakness: CWE-427
Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-36840?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Samsung Update.
How do I fix CVE-2022-36840?
No fix has been published for CVE-2022-36840 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2022-36840 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-36840 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Samsung Update Setup
Sources
Also known as GHSA-xm3x-7w4f-6pg6.