What is the CVSS score of CVE-2015-4640?

CVE-2015-4640 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.9 (Low). CVSS vector: AV:A/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.2%.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2015-4640?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2015-4640. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 0.2%.

Swiftkey Sdk CVE-2015-4640

LOW

7PK - Security Features (CWE-254)

2015-06-19 cve@mitre.org

RCE Samsung Swiftkey Sdk

2.9

CVSS 2.0 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

2.9 LOW

AV:A/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

AV:A/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N

Attack Vector

Adjacent

Attack Complexity

Confidentiality

None

Integrity

Availability

None

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Jun 19, 2015 - 14:59 cve.org

LOW 2.9

DescriptionCVE.org

The SwiftKey language-pack update implementation on Samsung Galaxy S4, S4 Mini, S5, and S6 devices relies on an HTTP connection to the skslm.swiftkey.net server, which allows man-in-the-middle attackers to write to language-pack files by modifying an HTTP response. NOTE: CVE-2015-4640 exploitation can be combined with CVE-2015-4641 exploitation for man-in-the-middle code execution.

AnalysisAI

The SwiftKey language-pack update implementation on Samsung Galaxy S4, S4 Mini, S5, and S6 devices relies on an HTTP connection to the skslm.swiftkey.net server, which allows man-in-the-middle. Rated low severity (CVSS 2.9). Public exploit code available and no vendor patch available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-254. The SwiftKey language-pack update implementation on Samsung Galaxy S4, S4 Mini, S5, and S6 devices relies on an HTTP connection to the skslm.swiftkey.net server, which allows man-in-the-middle attackers to write to language-pack files by modifying an HTTP response. NOTE: CVE-2015-4640 exploitation can be combined with CVE-2015-4641 exploitation for man-in-the-middle code execution. Affected products include: Swiftkey Swiftkey Sdk.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Apply vendor patches when available. Implement network segmentation and monitoring as interim mitigations.