CVE-2022-30744
CVE-2022-30744 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Samsung Kies with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.2. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-427.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.2)
- CVSS v2: 4.4
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (14th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-427
- Affected product: Samsung Kies
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
DLL hijacking vulnerability in KiesWrapper in Samsung Kies prior to version 2.6.4.22043_1 allows attacker to execute arbitrary code.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2022-30744?
- DLL hijacking vulnerability in KiesWrapper in Samsung Kies prior to version 2.6.4.22043_1 allows attacker to execute arbitrary code.
- How severe is CVE-2022-30744?
- CVE-2022-30744 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.2, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2022-30744 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (14th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2022-30744?
- CVE-2022-30744 affects Samsung Kies. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2022-30744?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2022-30744 published?
- CVE-2022-30744 was published on 2022-06-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:samsung:kies:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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