CVE-2022-36870 : What You Need to Know

A vulnerability has been identified in Samsung Pay that allows attackers to access files without permission via implicit intent. It affects versions prior to 5.0.63 for KR and 5.1.47 for Global.

Understanding CVE-2022-36870

This CVE describes a pending intent hijacking vulnerability in MTransferNotificationManager in Samsung Pay.

What is CVE-2022-36870?

CVE-2022-36870 is a vulnerability in Samsung Pay that enables attackers to access files without permission through implicit intent, impacting versions before 5.0.63 for KR and 5.1.47 for Global.

The Impact of CVE-2022-36870

The vulnerability has a base score of 5, with a medium severity CVSS V3.1 base score. It requires local attack vector and user interaction, affecting confidentiality and availability.

Technical Details of CVE-2022-36870

This section covers critical technical aspects of the vulnerability.

Vulnerability Description

The vulnerability allows unauthorized access to files via implicit intent in Samsung Pay versions before 5.0.63 for KR and 5.1.47 for Global.

Affected Systems and Versions

Samsung Pay versions earlier than 5.0.63 for KR and 5.1.47 for Global are impacted by this vulnerability.

Exploitation Mechanism

Attackers can leverage the pending intent hijacking vulnerability to access files without permission by exploiting implicit intent in Samsung Pay.

Mitigation and Prevention

Protect your system from potential exploits through effective mitigation strategies.

Immediate Steps to Take

Update Samsung Pay to versions 5.0.63 for KR and 5.1.47 for Global to address the vulnerability.

Long-Term Security Practices

Employ security best practices such as avoiding unknown links or granting unnecessary permissions to apps.

Patching and Updates

Regularly update systems and applications to ensure protection against known vulnerabilities.