CVE-2012-3809

Name: CVE-2012-3809
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-01-09T22:15:10.8+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 4.99%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2012-3809 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Samsung Kies before 2.5.0.12094_27_11 has arbitrary directory modification.. EPSS estimates a 4.99% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Samsung Kies before 2.5.0.12094_27_11 has arbitrary directory modification.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N

EPSS Probability

4.99%

91.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Samsung	Kies	< 2.5.0.12094_27_11

References

https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/cve/CVE-2012-3809Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.securityfocus.com/bid/55936Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.tenable.com/plugins/nessus/65612Third Party Advisory
https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/cve/CVE-2012-3809Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.securityfocus.com/bid/55936Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.tenable.com/plugins/nessus/65612Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jan 9, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2012-3809?

Samsung Kies before 2.5.0.12094_27_11 has arbitrary directory modification.

How severe is CVE-2012-3809?

CVE-2012-3809 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 4.99% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2012-3809?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2012-3809?

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Source: NVD / NIST