Samsung’s MagicINFO Flaw: Hackers Turn Signage into a Comedy of Errors
Hackers are exploiting an unauthenticated remote code execution vulnerability in the Samsung MagicINFO Server to hijack devices. By uploading malicious code, they transform innocent digital signage displays into the world’s most unexpected malware hotspots. To avoid becoming a hacker’s canvas, system administrators should patch CVE-2024-7399 immediately.
Hot Take:
If you thought “MagicINFO” was just about jazzing up your digital signs, think again! Hackers have found a way to turn these displays into their personal malware billboards, proving that even digital signage needs better security than your average Wi-Fi password.
Key Points:
- Hackers are exploiting a vulnerability in Samsung MagicINFO 9 Server to deploy malware.
- The flaw allows attackers to upload and execute malicious files through a file upload function.
- The vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2024-7399 and was disclosed in August 2024.
- Security researchers released a proof-of-concept exploit in April 2025, leading to active exploitation.
- System administrators are advised to upgrade to version 21.1050 or later to patch the flaw.
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