CVE-2022-39899

Name: CVE-2022-39899
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-12-08T16:15:12.143+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 4.3/10EPSS 0.10%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-39899 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.3/10 on the CVSS scale. Improper authentication vulnerability in Samsung WindowManagerService prior to SMR Dec-2022 Release 1 allows attacker to send the input event using S Pen gesture.. EPSS estimates a 0.10% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Improper authentication vulnerability in Samsung WindowManagerService prior to SMR Dec-2022 Release 1 allows attacker to send the input event using S Pen gesture.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

4.3/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.10%

0.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Android	10.0
Google	Android	11.0
Google	Android	12.0
Google	Android	13.0

References

https://security.samsungmobile.com/securityUpdate.smsb?year=2022&month=12Vendor Advisory
https://security.samsungmobile.com/securityUpdate.smsb?year=2022&month=12Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Dec 8, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-39899?

Improper authentication vulnerability in Samsung WindowManagerService prior to SMR Dec-2022 Release 1 allows attacker to send the input event using S Pen gesture.

How severe is CVE-2022-39899?

CVE-2022-39899 has a CVSS score of 4.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.10% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-39899?

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-2022-39899?

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Source: NVD / NIST