CVE Catalog

CVE-2014-8346

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

The Remote Controls feature on Samsung mobile devices does not validate the source of lock-code data received over a network, which makes it easier for remote attackers to cause a denial of service (screen locking with an arbitrary code) by triggering unexpected Find My Mobile network traffic.

Risk Assessment

Attackers can remotely lock the device, leading to loss of access for the user. This may impact the organization's operational continuity and data security.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update Samsung mobile devices to the latest software version to minimize the risk associated with this vulnerability.

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Original NVD description (English source)

The Remote Controls feature on Samsung mobile devices does not validate the source of lock-code data received over a network, which makes it easier for remote attackers to cause a denial of service (screen locking with an arbitrary code) by triggering unexpected Find My Mobile network traffic.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS