How severe is CVE-2022-36840?

CVE-2022-36840 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.

Is CVE-2022-36840 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (8th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-36840?

CVE-2022-36840 affects Samsung Update. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-36840?

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

When was CVE-2022-36840 published?

CVE-2022-36840 was published on 2022-08-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-36840

CVE-2022-36840 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Samsung Update with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.5. 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 4.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (8th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-427
Affected product: Samsung Update
Published: 2022-08-05
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

DLL hijacking vulnerability in Samsung Update Setup prior to version 2.2.9.50 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-36840?: DLL hijacking vulnerability in Samsung Update Setup prior to version 2.2.9.50 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code.
How severe is CVE-2022-36840?: CVE-2022-36840 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.
Is CVE-2022-36840 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (8th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-36840?: CVE-2022-36840 affects Samsung Update. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-36840?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-36840 published?: CVE-2022-36840 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:a:samsung:update:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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