Executive brief
Samsung System Support Service, a utility used on Samsung personal computers, contains a vulnerability that could allow a local user to perform unauthorized actions. An attacker with existing access to the device could trigger sensitive system functions that should normally be restricted. This could lead to unauthorized system changes or a compromise of the device's integrity.
Technical details
A privilege management vulnerability exists in the Samsung System Support Service on PC platforms. The flaw stems from insufficient validation of access rights when invoking service functions, allowing a local attacker with low privileges to execute functions that should be restricted to higher-privileged accounts or the system itself. This is classified as a CWE-269 (Improper Privilege Management) issue. Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to manipulate system settings or perform actions with elevated permissions. The issue is resolved in version 8.0.8.0.
Affected products
- Samsung System Support Service Prior to 8.0.8.0
Timeline
- 2026-05-06: advisory: Initial bulletin published by Samsung
- 2026-05-13: disclosed: NVD publication date