How severe is CVE-2022-36829?

CVE-2022-36829 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 high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2022-36829 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (7th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-36829?

CVE-2022-36829 affects Samsung Charm Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-36829?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2022-36829 published?

CVE-2022-36829 was published on 2022-08-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-36829

CVE-2022-36829 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Samsung Charm Firmware 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-927.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (7th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-927
Affected product: Samsung Charm Firmware
Published: 2022-08-05
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

PendingIntent hijacking vulnerability in releaseAlarm in Charm by Samsung prior to version 1.2.3 allows local attackers to access files without permission via implicit intent.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-36829?: PendingIntent hijacking vulnerability in releaseAlarm in Charm by Samsung prior to version 1.2.3 allows local attackers to access files without permission via implicit intent.
How severe is CVE-2022-36829?: CVE-2022-36829 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 high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2022-36829 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (7th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-36829?: CVE-2022-36829 affects Samsung Charm Firmware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-36829?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-36829 published?: CVE-2022-36829 was published on 2022-08-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://security.samsungmobile.com/serviceWeb.smsb?year=2022&month=08

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:samsung:charm_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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