Phone 2 PC MTP connection results in code execution on PC

[JanisT]

After Samsung S9 phone was connected to Win10 PC using usb cable, and opened in MTP (Media Transfer Protocol) mode, in C:\\Windows\\System32\\Samsung\\EasySetup folder was automatically copied 2 files: SamsungDeXEasySetup.exe and ss_conn_launcher.exe and file SamsungDeXEasySetup.exe was automatically executed with out asking.
HOW and WHY connecting phone to my PC results in program download and execution with out asking? Autorun is disabled for all media types on PC.
This is huge security issue, as executing code on PC by simply connecting phone as MTP device is asking for viruses to exploit this.

 

[MoodyBlues]

HOW and WHY connecting phone to my PC results in program download and execution with out asking?

One word: windows.

Autorun is disabled for all media types on PC.

Yep, windows.

This is huge security issue, as executing code on PC by simply connecting phone as MTP device is asking for viruses to exploit this.

Yeah, that's what windows is all about! Frankly, I have no idea why anyone tolerates that, and all the other unwanted, poorly designed, unnecessary, uncontrollable crap that go hand in hand with using windows.

You're already using Linux some of the time, so why not upgrade your PCs/laptops to it, too? Aside from being a million times more powerful, customizable, secure, and beautiful than windows, it also makes using a computer fun.

Take a look at my favorite distribution, Kubuntu Linux, for a glimpse of what you're missing.

In the meantime, proceed with caution if you must [for some reason that I can't fathom] connect your phone to your computer via cable.

*SMH at the neverending list of garbage that windows users deal with...*

 

[mikedt]

^^^^

This.

 

[MoodyBlues]

^^^^

This.