CVE-2026-40446
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Type Confusion Vulnerability in Samsung Escargot Enables Pointer Manipulation
Publication date: 2026-04-13
Last updated on: 2026-04-13
Assigner: Samsung TV & Appliance
Description
Description
Access of resource using incompatible type ('type confusion') vulnerability in Samsung Open Source Escargot allows Pointer Manipulation.This issue affects Escargot: 97e8115ab1110bc502b4b5e4a0c689a71520d335.
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| samsung | escargot | * |
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Exploitability
CWE
KEV
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-843 | The product allocates or initializes a resource such as a pointer, object, or variable using one type, but it later accesses that resource using a type that is incompatible with the original type. |
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Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability is a type confusion issue in Samsung Open Source Escargot. It allows an attacker to manipulate pointers by accessing resources using an incompatible type, which can lead to unexpected behavior or security risks.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
Exploitation of this vulnerability can lead to high impact on integrity and availability, meaning an attacker could potentially alter data or disrupt the normal functioning of the affected system. The vulnerability requires local access with high attack complexity and user interaction.
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