Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2012-3806 is a denial-of-service flaw in Samsung Kies versions before 2.5.0.12094_27_11. A remote attacker could trigger a NULL pointer dereference and crash affected software. The sources do not show data theft, code execution, or confirmed active exploitation.
Executive priority
Handle as a legacy software hygiene issue with availability impact. It is not currently supported by evidence of active exploitation, but outdated desktop software can persist unnoticed and create avoidable operational risk.
Technical view
The CVE describes a remote NULL pointer dereference in Samsung Kies before 2.5.0.12094_27_11, resulting in denial of service. No CVSS vector, CWE, detailed attack preconditions, or precise component path is provided in the supplied metadata.
Likely exposure
Exposure is most likely on older Windows endpoints, support workstations, or unmanaged systems still running legacy Samsung Kies before 2.5.0.12094_27_11. Modern environments without Kies installed are likely unaffected.
Exploitation context
The bundle references public vulnerability database and scanner coverage, but it does not include evidence of active exploitation. CISA KEV status is false. Treat exploitation as plausible for vulnerable legacy installations, not confirmed in the wild.
Researcher notes
Source detail is sparse: no CVSS, CWE, PoC status, or affected component details are included. The safe research focus is version validation, scanner detection accuracy, and confirming whether Samsung Kies remains deployed.
Mitigation direction
- Upgrade Samsung Kies to 2.5.0.12094_27_11 or later where it remains required.
- Remove Samsung Kies from systems where there is no current business need.
- Check vendor or scanner guidance before accepting legacy-version exceptions.
- Prioritize unmanaged endpoints and support laptops in inventory cleanup.
Validation and detection
- Inventory endpoints for Samsung Kies installations and installed versions.
- Confirm no systems run Samsung Kies before 2.5.0.12094_27_11.
- Use Tenable Nessus plugin 65612 where available to support detection.
- Document any remaining legacy installations with owner, purpose, and compensating controls.
Public sources used
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- Known Exploited
- No
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CVSS and timeline data
No CVSS vectors or timeline events were available in the normalized CVE source material.
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- 55936CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_BID
- https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/cve/CVE-2012-3806CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
- https://www.tenable.com/plugins/nessus/65612CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
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