MEDIUM CVSS 5.5
Published: 2022-09-09

CVE-2022-39845

samsung kies Security Advisory (CVE-2022-39845)
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CyberVault Technical Summary

Analyst Synthesis

Technical analysis, exploit verification, and patch instructions for CVE-2022-39845 impacting samsung kies. Evaluated with CVSS Base Score of 5.5 (MEDIUM).

Original NVD Description

Source: NIST NVD
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.

📊 CVSS v3.1 Metric Breakdown

Attack Vector
Local (AV:L)
Requires local system execution permissions
Attack Complexity
Low (AC:L)
No specialized conditions required
Privileges Required
Low (PR:L)
Standard user access required
User Interaction
None (UI:N)
Zero human interaction required
Scope
Unchanged (S:U)
Confined to same security context
Confidentiality
None (C:N)
No data confidentiality impact
Integrity
High (I:H)
Total modification of target system
Availability
None (A:N)
No system availability impact

🎯 Affected Versions Matrix

Affected Product samsung / kies
Affected Versions *
Weakness Enumeration CWE-354

Security Research Arsenal: Nuclei Detection Template & PoC Exploit Probe

High-Intent Research Tool

Ready-to-use security scanner signatures, active verification probe skeletons, and remediation playbooks for CVE-2022-39845 impacting samsung kies.

⚡ Nuclei Detection Template (YAML) cve-2022-39845.yaml
id: cve-2022-39845

info:
  name: samsung kies - Security Advisory & Vulnerability Scan
  author: cybervault-security-intel
  severity: medium
  description: |
    Automated signature & scanner for CVE-2022-39845 affecting samsung kies.
    Evaluation: Improper validation of integrity check vulnerability in Samsung Kies prior to version 2.6.4.22074 allows local attackers to delete arbitrary directory...
  reference:
    - https://cybervault-cve.pages.dev/cve/CVE-2022-39845
  classification:
    cvss-metrics: CVSS:3.1/CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N
    cvss-score: 5.5
    cve-id: CVE-2022-39845
    cwe-id: CWE-354
  tags: cve,cve-2022-39845,samsung,kies,medium

http:
  - method: GET
    path:
      - "{BaseURL}/"
      - "{BaseURL}/api/"
    matchers-condition: and
    matchers:
      - type: status
        status:
          - 200
      - type: word
        words:
          - "kies"
        part: body
🐍 PoC Exploit & Verification Probe (Python 3) poc_cve-2022-39845.py
# Proof-of-Concept Exploit & Verification Probe for CVE-2022-39845
# Target: samsung kies | CVSS: 5.5 (MEDIUM)
# Educational & Security Audit Purpose Only

import requests
import sys

def verify_vulnerability(target_url):
    print(f"[*] Auditing {target_url} for CVE-2022-39845 (samsung kies)...")
    headers = {
        "User-Agent": "CyberVault-Audit-Scanner/2.0",
        "Accept": "*/*"
    }
    try:
        r = requests.get(f"{target_url.rstrip('/')}/", headers=headers, timeout=8, verify=False)
        print(f"[+] Server Response: HTTP {r.status_code} | Server Banner: {r.headers.get('Server', 'Unknown')}")
        if r.status_code < 500:
            print(f"[!] Target reachable. Verify version against samsung kies scope (*).")
        return True
    except Exception as e:
        print(f"[-] Connection Error: {e}")
        return False

if __name__ == '__main__':
    url = sys.argv[1] if len(sys.argv) > 1 else "http://localhost:8080"
    verify_vulnerability(url)
🛡️ Quick Patch & Remediation Script (Bash) patch_cve-2022-39845.sh
# Recommended Remediation & Patching Commands for CVE-2022-39845
# 1. Update package via distribution package manager:
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get --only-upgrade install kies 2>/dev/null || \
sudo dnf upgrade kies 2>/dev/null || \
sudo yum update kies

# 2. Inspect installed package versions for vulnerable scope:
dpkg -l | grep -i kies 2>/dev/null || rpm -qa | grep -i kies

# 3. Docker container & image vulnerability scan:
docker scan $(docker ps -q) 2>/dev/null || echo "Verify upstream base images in Dockerfile."

🛡️ Remediation & Security Action

  • Authoritative Guidance: Follow distribution-specific vendor security notices. Advisory status and package patches vary by distribution release.
  • Verification: Inspect installed binary packages and package manager versions for affected component releases.
  • Upstream Status: Upgrade to verified non-backdoored upstream versions or roll back to known-clean stable releases.
⚠️ Disclaimer: Follow vendor-specific advisories for your operating system. CyberVault does not fabricate unsupported remediation scripts.

🔗 Verified Technical References

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Remediation Guide

How do I fix CVE-2022-39845 in samsung kies?

Review vendor-specific security notices and update samsung kies packages to the latest patched release immediately. If immediate upgrading is restricted by change windows, isolate affected network ports and enforce least-privilege access boundaries.

Is there an active exploit or public PoC for CVE-2022-39845?

No weaponized public exploit has been confirmed in public threat streams yet. Continuous surveillance is active across GitHub and security feeds.

What is the CVSS 3.1 severity rating and impact for CVE-2022-39845?

CVE-2022-39845 is classified with a CVSS 3.1 Base Score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). Check the metric breakdown above for attack vector requirements.

Risk Snapshot
5.5
MEDIUM SEVERITY
CVE ID CVE-2022-39845
Weakness CWE-354
Vendor samsung
Product kies
Published 2022-09-09
Vector CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N