CVE-2024-34656 Path traversal in Samsung Notes
Local attackers can exploit a path traversal flaw in Samsung Notes to execute arbitrary code on the device.
- 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-2024-34656?
CVE-2024-34656 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in Samsung Notes, published on 4 Sep 2024. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Path traversal in Samsung Notes prior to version 4.4.21.62 allows local attackers to execute arbitrary code.
Weakness: CWE-22
Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-34656?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Samsung Notes.
How do I fix CVE-2024-34656?
No fix has been published for CVE-2024-34656 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-2024-34656 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-34656 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Samsung Notes
Sources
Also known as GHSA-8hgh-pwh5-74qq.