Security restrictions bypass in Samsung Account Web SDK



Risk Low
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2023-42572
CWE-ID CWE-264
Exploitation vector Local
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
 Account Web SDK
Universal components / Libraries / Software for developers

Vendor Samsung

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one low risk vulnerability.

1) Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls

EUVDB-ID: #VU83867

Risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 1.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-42572

CWE-ID: CWE-264 - Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a local application to gain access to sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to application allows implicit intent hijacking. A local application installed on the device can gain unauthorized access to potentially sensitive data.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Account Web SDK: before 1.5.24

CPE2.3 External links

https://security.samsungmobile.com/serviceWeb.smsb?year=2023&month=12


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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



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