How severe is CVE-2012-3809?

CVE-2012-3809 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2012-3809 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (91st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2012-3809?

CVE-2012-3809 affects Samsung Kies. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2012-3809?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2012-3809 published?

CVE-2012-3809 was published on 2020-01-09 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2012-3809

CVE-2012-3809 is a high-severity vulnerability in Samsung Kies with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 5% (91st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Samsung Kies
Published: 2020-01-09
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Samsung Kies before 2.5.0.12094_27_11 has arbitrary directory modification.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-3809?: Samsung Kies before 2.5.0.12094_27_11 has arbitrary directory modification.
How severe is CVE-2012-3809?: CVE-2012-3809 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2012-3809 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (91st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-3809?: CVE-2012-3809 affects Samsung Kies. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-3809?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2012-3809 published?: CVE-2012-3809 was published on 2020-01-09 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:samsung:kies:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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