Path Traversal in Samsung Flow Prior to 4.9.22.1

Executive Summary

This vulnerability is a path traversal issue in Samsung Flow software versions before 4.9.22.1. It allows local attackers to access clipboard data by exploiting improper path validation.

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Detection Guidance

Detecting this vulnerability requires checking the installed version of Samsung Flow. If the version is below 4.9.22.1, the system is vulnerable. No specific commands are provided in the context.

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Impact Analysis

An attacker with local access could steal sensitive clipboard data such as copied passwords, documents, or other confidential information. This could lead to data theft or unauthorized account access.

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Compliance Impact

This vulnerability allows local attackers to access clipboard data through path traversal in Samsung Flow prior to version 4.9.22.1. Such unauthorized access to sensitive data could potentially violate data protection requirements under GDPR or HIPAA if clipboard contents include personal or health information.

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Mitigation Strategies

Update Samsung Flow to version 4.9.22.1 or later to mitigate the path traversal vulnerability.

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