CVE-2018-11614 : Exploit Details and Defense Strategies
Learn about CVE-2018-11614 affecting Samsung Members. Remote attackers can elevate privileges by exploiting Intents. Find mitigation steps and affected versions here.
Samsung Members prior to version 2.4.25 has a vulnerability that allows remote attackers to elevate user privileges by exploiting the way Intents are handled.
Understanding CVE-2018-11614
An exploit in Samsung Members versions before 2.4.25 enables attackers to gain elevated privileges by manipulating Intents.
What is CVE-2018-11614?
The vulnerability in Samsung Members allows remote attackers to escalate their user privileges by sending malicious Intents.
The Impact of CVE-2018-11614
- Attackers can gain elevated privileges on the targeted system
- Access resources protected from the application
Technical Details of CVE-2018-11614
Samsung Members vulnerability details and affected systems.
Vulnerability Description
- Exploit in Samsung Members versions prior to 2.4.25
- Attackers can elevate user privileges by manipulating Intents
Affected Systems and Versions
- Product: Samsung Members
- Vendor: Samsung
- Versions affected: Prior to 2.4.25
Exploitation Mechanism
- Attacker needs the ability to execute code with low privileges
- Security flaw related to the handling of Intents
Mitigation and Prevention
Steps to mitigate and prevent the CVE-2018-11614 vulnerability.
Immediate Steps to Take
- Update Samsung Members to version 2.4.25
- Monitor and restrict code execution on the system
Long-Term Security Practices
- Regularly update software and applications
- Implement least privilege access controls
Patching and Updates
- Apply security patches promptly