CVE-2015-8780:This CVE (CVE-2015-8780) refers to a vulnerability in Samsung's wssyncmlnps software versions before 2015-10-31. This vulnerability allows directory traversal during a Kies restore operation, also known as ZipFury.

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The vulnerability identified as CVE-2015-8780 is found in Samsung's wssyncmlnps software. The versions affected are those released before 2015-10-31. The vulnerability allows an attacker to perform directory traversal during a Kies restore operation. This could potentially allow an attacker to access sensitive information or execute arbitrary code. The vulnerability is also known as ZipFury.

Overview

The vulnerability is found in Samsung's wssyncmlnps software, specifically in versions released before 2015-10-31. It allows an attacker to perform directory traversal during a Kies restore operation. This could potentially lead to unauthorized access to sensitive information or the execution of arbitrary code. The vulnerability was made public on 2017-04-13 and has been assigned the identifier CVE-2015-8780.

Remediation

Users of Samsung's wssyncmlnps software are advised to update to the latest version to mitigate the risk of this vulnerability. If an update is not possible, users should consider implementing additional security measures to protect against directory traversal attacks.

References

More information about this vulnerability can be found at the following URL: https://github.com/ud2/advisories/tree/master/android/samsung/nocve-2015-0001

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  1. Accommodation & Food Services
    Accommodation & Food Services
  2. Administrative, Support, Waste Management & Remediation Services
    Administrative, Support, Waste Management & Remediation Services
  3. Agriculture, Forestry Fishing & Hunting
    Agriculture, Forestry Fishing & Hunting
  4. Arts, Entertainment & Recreation
    Arts, Entertainment & Recreation
  5. Construction
    Construction
  6. Educational Services
    Educational Services
  7. Finance and Insurance
    Finance and Insurance
  8. Health Care & Social Assistance
    Health Care & Social Assistance
  9. Information
    Information
  10. Management of Companies & Enterprises
    Management of Companies & Enterprises
  11. Manufacturing
    Manufacturing
  12. Mining
    Mining
  13. Other Services (except Public Administration)
    Other Services (except Public Administration)
  14. Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services
    Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services
  15. Public Administration
    Public Administration
  16. Real Estate Rental & Leasing
    Real Estate Rental & Leasing
  17. Retail Trade
    Retail Trade
  18. Transportation & Warehousing
    Transportation & Warehousing
  19. Utilities
    Utilities
  20. Wholesale Trade
    Wholesale Trade

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