CVE-2022-39849
published 2022-10-07CVE-2022-39849: Improper access control in knox_vpn_policy service prior to SMR Oct-2022 Release 1 allows allows unauthorized read of configuration data.
PriorityP410low3.3CVSS 3.1
AVLACLPRLUINSUCLINAN
EPSS
0.12%
1.8th percentile
Improper access control in knox_vpn_policy service prior to SMR Oct-2022 Release 1 allows allows unauthorized read of configuration data.
Affected
4 ranges
| Vendor | Product | Version range | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| android | — | — | |
| android | — | — | |
| android | — | — | |
| samsung_mobile | samsung_mobile_devices | >= S(12) < SMR Oct-2022 Release 1 | SMR Oct-2022 Release 1 |
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VulDB
Samsung Smart Phone knox_vpn_policy access control (EUVD-2022-42294)
vuldb·2026-07-04·CVSS 3.3
CVE-2022-39849 [LOW] Samsung Smart Phone knox_vpn_policy access control (EUVD-2022-42294)
A vulnerability has been found in Samsung Smart Phone and classified as critical. The impacted element is the function knox_vpn_policy of the component knox_vpn_policy Handler. This manipulation causes improper access controls.
This vulnerability appears as CVE-2022-39849. The attacker needs to be present on the local network. There is no available exploit.
The affected component should be upgraded.
GHSA
GHSA-4wjr-j6r9-mc56: Improper access control in knox_vpn_policy service prior to SMR Oct-2022 Release 1 allows allows unauthorized read of configuration data
ghsa_unreviewed·2022-10-07
CVE-2022-39849 [LOW] GHSA-4wjr-j6r9-mc56: Improper access control in knox_vpn_policy service prior to SMR Oct-2022 Release 1 allows allows unauthorized read of configuration data
Improper access control in knox_vpn_policy service prior to SMR Oct-2022 Release 1 allows allows unauthorized read of configuration data.
No detection rules found.
No public exploits indexed.
No writeups or analysis indexed.
2022-10-07
Published