Improper Access Control in Link to Windows Prior to SMR Sep-2026

Executive Summary

This vulnerability is an improper access control issue in Samsung's Link to Windows software before the September 2026 Release 1. It allows local attackers to establish a connection with a PC without requiring proper user interaction.

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Detection Guidance

Detection methods for this vulnerability are not specified in the provided CVE details. Check Samsung's official security advisories for Link to Windows for detection guidance.

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Impact Analysis

An attacker could exploit this to connect to your PC without your knowledge or consent, potentially accessing sensitive data or performing unauthorized actions on your device.

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Compliance Impact

The vulnerability allows local attackers to establish unauthorized connections with a PC without user interaction, which could lead to unauthorized access to sensitive data. This may violate compliance requirements under GDPR (data protection) and HIPAA (health information privacy) by enabling unauthorized data exposure or access.

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Mitigation Strategies

Update Link to Windows to the SMR Sep-2026 Release 1 or later to address improper access control issues.

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