CVE-2024-36071

Name: CVE-2024-36071
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-06-20T21:15:49.93+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.3/10EPSS 0.14%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-36071 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.3/10 on the CVSS scale. Samsung Magician 8.0.0 on Windows allows an admin to escalate privileges by tampering with the directory and DLL files used during the installation process. This occurs because of an Untrusted Search Path.. EPSS estimates a 0.14% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Samsung Magician 8.0.0 on Windows allows an admin to escalate privileges by tampering with the directory and DLL files used during the installation process. This occurs because of an Untrusted Search Path.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.3/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.14%

3.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-426

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Samsung	Magician	8.0.0

References

https://semiconductor.samsung.com/support/quality-support/product-security-updates/Vendor Advisory
https://semiconductor.samsung.com/support/quality-support/product-security-updates/Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jun 20, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-36071?

How severe is CVE-2024-36071?

CVE-2024-36071 has a CVSS score of 6.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.14% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-36071?

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-2024-36071?

Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.

Scan your code now

Source: NVD / NIST