Improper input validation in Samsung Email
CVE-2018-10497
This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on vulnerable installations of Samsung Email Fixed in version 5.0.02.16. An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the handling of EML files. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can allow arbitrary JavaScript to execute. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges to resources normally protected from the application. Was ZDI-CAN-5328.
Vulnerability class: Drupalgeddon 2 (CVE-2018-7600)
EPSS: 0.003 (24.6th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 7.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
Affected products
- Samsung Email — versions Fixed in version 5.0.02.16
- Samsung Samsung_email
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- zdi-disclosures@trendmicro.com (VDB Entry, Third Party Advisory, x_refsource_MISC)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2018-10497?
- CVE-2018-10497 is a high-severity vulnerability in Samsung Email, classified under Improper Input Validation. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2018-09-24.
- How severe is CVE-2018-10497?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.