Learn about CVE-2022-24923 affecting Samsung SearchWidget prior to versions 2.3.00.6 in China models. Find out the impact, affected systems, and mitigation steps.
A vulnerability has been identified in Samsung SearchWidget prior to versions 2.3.00.6 in China models, allowing untrusted applications to load arbitrary URLs and local files in a webview.
Understanding CVE-2022-24923
This CVE pertains to an improper access control vulnerability that impacts Samsung SearchWidget versions prior to 2.3.00.6 in China models. The vulnerability enables untrusted applications to open arbitrary URLs and local files within a webview.
What is CVE-2022-24923?
CVE-2022-24923 is an improper access control vulnerability found in Samsung SearchWidget versions earlier than 2.3.00.6 deployed in China models. This flaw permits untrusted applications to load arbitrary URLs and local files in a webview, potentially leading to security breaches.
The Impact of CVE-2022-24923
The vulnerability's impact is rated as medium severity with a CVSS base score of 4. It has a low confidentiality impact and no integrity impact. Attack complexity is low, requiring no privileges and user interaction.
Technical Details of CVE-2022-24923
The technical details of CVE-2022-24923 are as follows:
Vulnerability Description
The vulnerability is classified as CWE-284 for Improper Access Control, allowing untrusted applications to load arbitrary URLs and local files in a webview.
Affected Systems and Versions
Exploitation Mechanism
The attack vector for this vulnerability is local, with a low attack complexity that does not require privileges, user interaction, or impact availability.
Mitigation and Prevention
To mitigate the risks associated with CVE-2022-24923, consider the following steps:
Immediate Steps to Take
Long-Term Security Practices
Patching and Updates