CVE-2024-36071 — MEDIUM (6.3)

Vulnerability Description

Samsung Magician 8.0.0 on Windows allows an admin to escalate privileges by tampering with the directory and DLL files used during the installation process. This occurs because of an Untrusted Search Path.

CVSS Score

6.3

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:H/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

HIGH

Privileges Required

HIGH

User Interaction

REQUIRED

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Samsung	Magician	8.0.0
Microsoft	Windows	-

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-426

References

https://semiconductor.samsung.com/support/quality-support/product-security-updatVendor Advisory
https://semiconductor.samsung.com/support/quality-support/product-security-updatVendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2024-36071?

CVE-2024-36071 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.3 (MEDIUM). Samsung Magician 8.0.0 on Windows allows an admin to escalate privileges by tampering with the directory and DLL files used during the installation process. This occurs because of an Untrusted Search ...

How severe is CVE-2024-36071?

CVE-2024-36071 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2024-36071?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Samsung Magician, Microsoft Windows.