How severe is CVE-2022-39909?

CVE-2022-39909 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.1, rated high 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 high.

Is CVE-2022-39909 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (4th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-39909?

CVE-2022-39909 affects Samsung Gear Iconx Pc Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-39909?

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-2022-39909 published?

CVE-2022-39909 was published on 2022-12-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-39909

CVE-2022-39909 is a high-severity vulnerability in Samsung Gear Iconx Pc Manager with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.1. 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-345.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (4th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-345
Affected product: Samsung Gear Iconx Pc Manager
Published: 2022-12-08
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Insufficient verification of data authenticity vulnerability in Samsung Gear IconX PC Manager prior to version 2.1.221019.51 allows local attackers to create arbitrary file using symbolic link.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-39909?: Insufficient verification of data authenticity vulnerability in Samsung Gear IconX PC Manager prior to version 2.1.221019.51 allows local attackers to create arbitrary file using symbolic link.
How severe is CVE-2022-39909?: CVE-2022-39909 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.1, rated high 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 high.
Is CVE-2022-39909 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (4th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-39909?: CVE-2022-39909 affects Samsung Gear Iconx Pc Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-39909?: 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-2022-39909 published?: CVE-2022-39909 was published on 2022-12-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://security.samsungmobile.com/serviceWeb.smsb?year=2022&month=12

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:samsung:gear_iconx_pc_manager:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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