High severity7.0NVD Advisory· Published Sep 24, 2018· Updated Jun 17, 2026
CVE-2018-10501
CVE-2018-10501
Description
This vulnerability allows local attackers to escalate privileges on vulnerable installations of Samsung Notes Fixed in version 2.0.02.31. An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the handling of ZIP files. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of a user-supplied path prior to using it in file operations. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges to resources normally protected from the application. Was ZDI-CAN-5358.
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Affected products
2= 2.0.02.31+ 1 more
- (no CPE)range: = 2.0.02.31
- (no CPE)range: Fixed in version 2.0.02.31
Patches
Vulnerability mechanics
References
1- zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-18-561nvdThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
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