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MEDIUM · 4.4

CVE-2022-27840

Improper access control vulnerability in SamsungRecovery prior to version 8.1.43.0 allows local attckers to delete arbitrary files as SamsungRecovery permission.

Vulnerability Description

Improper access control vulnerability in SamsungRecovery prior to version 8.1.43.0 allows local attckers to delete arbitrary files as SamsungRecovery permission.

CVSS Score

4.4

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:L
Attack Vector
LOCAL
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
NONE
User Interaction
REQUIRED
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
NONE
Integrity
LOW
Availability
LOW

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
SamsungRecovery< 8.1.43.0

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-269CWE-276

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2022-27840?

CVE-2022-27840 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.4 (MEDIUM). Improper access control vulnerability in SamsungRecovery prior to version 8.1.43.0 allows local attckers to delete arbitrary files as SamsungRecovery permission.

How severe is CVE-2022-27840?

CVE-2022-27840 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.4/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2022-27840?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Samsung Recovery.