Multiple vulnerabilities in Samsung Push Service



Risk Medium
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 2
CVE-ID CVE-2023-42542
CVE-2023-42541
CWE-ID CWE-284
CWE-285
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
 Samsung Push Service
Mobile applications / Apps for mobile phones

Vendor Samsung

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains information about 2 vulnerabilities.

1) Improper access control

EUVDB-ID: #VU82813

Risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 2.7 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-42542

CWE-ID: CWE-284 - Improper Access Control

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain unauthorized access to otherwise restricted functionality.

The vulnerability exists due to improper access restrictions. A remote attacker can bypass implemented security restrictions and get register ID to identify the device.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Samsung Push Service: before 3.4.10

CPE2.3 External links

https://security.samsungmobile.com/serviceWeb.smsb?year=2023&month=11


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

How the attacker can exploit this vulnerability?

The attacker would have to trick the victim to perform certain actions on the device.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.

2) Improper Authorization

EUVDB-ID: #VU82799

Risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 6.6 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-42541

CWE-ID: CWE-285 - Improper Authorization

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to potentially sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to improper authorization in PushClientProvider. A remote attacker can access unique id.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Samsung Push Service: before 3.4.10

CPE2.3 External links

https://security.samsungmobile.com/serviceWeb.smsb?year=2023&month=11


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

How the attacker can exploit this vulnerability?

The attacker would have to trick the victim to perform certain actions on the device.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.



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