CVE-2021-39373 : Security Advisory and Response

Samsung Drive Manager 2.0.104 on Samsung H3 devices has a vulnerability that allows attackers to bypass access controls, potentially exposing passwords.

Understanding CVE-2021-39373

This CVE involves a security issue in Samsung Drive Manager 2.0.104 on Samsung H3 devices that can lead to password exposure.

What is CVE-2021-39373?

The vulnerability in Samsung Drive Manager allows attackers to circumvent intended access controls related to disk management. Specifically, functions like WideCharToMultiByte, WideCharStr, and MultiByteStr are implicated in potential password exposure.

The Impact of CVE-2021-39373

The vulnerability could result in unauthorized access to sensitive information, including passwords stored on the affected devices.

Technical Details of CVE-2021-39373

This section covers the specifics of the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

Samsung Drive Manager 2.0.104 on Samsung H3 devices is vulnerable to unauthorized access by malicious actors, potentially leading to password exposure.

Affected Systems and Versions

Affected Product: Not applicable
Affected Vendor: Not applicable
Affected Version: Not applicable

Exploitation Mechanism

The vulnerability allows attackers to bypass access controls on disk management, leveraging functions like WideCharToMultiByte, WideCharStr, and MultiByteStr to potentially expose passwords.

Mitigation and Prevention

To address and prevent exploitation of the vulnerability:

Immediate Steps to Take

Disable Samsung Drive Manager 2.0.104 if not essential for operations.
Monitor for any unauthorized access or unusual activity on Samsung H3 devices.

Long-Term Security Practices

Regularly update and patch Samsung Drive Manager and associated software.
Implement strong password policies and multi-factor authentication.

Patching and Updates

Ensure the latest security patches are applied to Samsung Drive Manager and Samsung H3 devices to mitigate the vulnerability.