CVE-2025-32098
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Publication date: 2025-09-02
Last updated on: 2025-09-05
Assigner: MITRE
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| samsung | magician | From 6.3.0 (inc) to 8.3.0 (inc) |
| microsoft | windows | * |
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Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-269 | The product does not properly assign, modify, track, or check privileges for an actor, creating an unintended sphere of control for that actor. |
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AI Powered Q&A
Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability exists in Samsung Magician versions 6.3 through 8.3 on Windows. It involves insecure file delete operations during the software's update process, which an attacker can exploit to gain elevated privileges, specifically SYSTEM level access. Essentially, improper handling of file deletions during updates allows unauthorized users to escalate their privileges on the affected system. [1]
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
If exploited, this vulnerability allows an attacker to elevate their privileges to SYSTEM level on a Windows machine running Samsung Magician 6.3 to 8.3. This means the attacker could gain full control over the system, potentially leading to unauthorized access, modification, or deletion of data, installation of malicious software, or disruption of system operations. [1]
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
To mitigate this vulnerability, you should avoid using vulnerable versions of Samsung Magician (6.3 through 8.3) on Windows until a patch or update is provided. Monitor official Samsung Semiconductor security updates for any released patches addressing this issue. Additionally, restrict user permissions to prevent unauthorized execution of the update process and consider disabling automatic updates for Samsung Magician until the vulnerability is resolved. [1]