MitM attack in Samsung SogouSDK



Risk Medium
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2023-42579
CWE-ID CWE-319
Exploitation vector Local network
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
 SogouSDK
Mobile applications / Apps for mobile phones

Vendor Samsung

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one medium risk vulnerability.

1) Cleartext transmission of sensitive information

EUVDB-ID: #VU83878

Risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 4.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-42579

CWE-ID: CWE-319 - Cleartext Transmission of Sensitive Information

Exploit availability: No

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to software uses insecure communication channel to transmit sensitive information in SogouSDK of Chinese Samsung Keyboard. A remote attacker with ability to intercept network traffic can gain access to sensitive data.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

SogouSDK: before 5.3.70.1

CPE2.3 External links

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


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the local network (LAN).

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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