Samsung_Portable_SSD_T5_Software_for_Windows: Insertion of Sensitive Information into Externally-Accessible File or Directory
CVE-2024-31954 is a high-severity insertion of sensitive information into externally-accessible file or directory vulnerability in Samsung_Portable_SSD_T5_Software_for_Windows from Samsung, with a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.3 out of 10. It can be exploited with local access to the system by an attacker with a low-privileged account, but only if a user takes part, for example by opening a link or file. Affected Samsung_Portable_SSD_T5_Software_for_Windows versions: 1.6.10. The record does not name a fixed version, so check the vendor advisory. There is no confirmed exploitation so far. EPSS estimates a 0.21% chance of exploitation within 30 days, which is low compared with other CVEs.
High severity with no evidence of exploitation so far.
What to do
- Check which version of Samsung_Portable_SSD_T5_Software_for_Windows you run against the affected versions below, and install the vendor's latest release.
- Because the attack needs a user to take part, warn users about unexpected links and files related to this product until it is patched.
Affected products and versions
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Samsung | Samsung_Portable_SSD_T5_Software_for_Windows | 1.6.10 | Not stated |
Version data comes from the organisation that assigned the CVE. Confirm against the vendor advisory before deciding you are unaffected.
How the severity score breaks down
- Attack vector
- LocalThe attacker needs local access or must trick a user into running something.
- Attack complexity
- LowNo special conditions are needed; the attack works reliably.
- Privileges required
- LowA basic user account is enough.
- User interaction
- RequiredA user must take an action such as opening a file or link.
- Scope
- UnchangedImpact stays within the vulnerable component.
- Confidentiality
- HighAll data handled by the component can be read.
- Integrity
- HighData or code can be modified at will.
- Availability
- HighThe component can be taken down completely.
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. Scored by CNA (mitre.org).
Official description
An issue was discovered in the installer in Samsung Portable SSD for T5 1.6.10 on Windows. Because it is possible to tamper with the directory and DLL files used during the installation process, an attacker can escalate privileges through arbitrary code execution. (An attacker must already have user privileges)
Source: the CVE record as published by its numbering authority, via NVD and CVE.org.
The underlying weakness: Insertion of Sensitive Information into Externally-Accessible File or Directory
The product places sensitive information into files or directories that are accessible to actors who are allowed to have access to the files, but not to the sensitive information.
How developers prevent this class of flaw
- Do not expose file and directory information to the user.
Timeline
- CISA published its SSVC assessment (exploitation: none, automatable: no, technical impact: total).
- CVE record published.
- Record last changed materially (score, affected products, status or references).
References
Other references
Recent Insertion of Sensitive Information into Externally-Accessible File or Directory vulnerabilities
- 9.8 Critical severity
- 7.5 High severity
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