CVE-2022-39845
CVE-2022-39845 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Samsung Kies with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5. 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-354.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.5)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (3rd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-354
- Affected product: Samsung Kies
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Improper validation of integrity check vulnerability in Samsung Kies prior to version 2.6.4.22074 allows local attackers to delete arbitrary directory using directory junction.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2022-39845?
- Improper validation of integrity check vulnerability in Samsung Kies prior to version 2.6.4.22074 allows local attackers to delete arbitrary directory using directory junction.
- How severe is CVE-2022-39845?
- CVE-2022-39845 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2022-39845 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (3rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2022-39845?
- CVE-2022-39845 affects Samsung Kies. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2022-39845?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2022-39845 published?
- CVE-2022-39845 was published on 2022-09-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:samsung:kies:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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