Multiple vulnerabilities in Samsung Galaxy Store
| Risk | High |
| Patch available | YES |
| Number of vulnerabilities | 2 |
| CVE-ID | CVE-2023-42581 CVE-2023-42580 |
| CWE-ID | CWE-20 |
| Exploitation vector | Network |
| Public exploit | N/A |
| Vulnerable software |
Galaxy Store Mobile applications / Apps for mobile phones |
| Vendor | Samsung |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains information about 2 vulnerabilities.
1) Input validation error
EUVDB-ID: #VU83880
Risk: High
CVSSv3.1: 7.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2023-42581
CWE-ID:
CWE-20 - Improper input validation
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise the affected device.
The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of URL passed from InstantPlay deeplink. A remote attacker can trick the victim to open a specially crafted URL and execute arbitrary JavaScript API to install APK from Galaxy Store.
MitigationInstall updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsGalaxy Store: before 4.5.64.4
CPE2.3 External linkshttp://security.samsungmobile.com/serviceWeb.smsb?year=2023&month=12
http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-24-830/
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) Input validation error
EUVDB-ID: #VU83879
Risk: High
CVSSv3.1: 7.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2023-42580
CWE-ID:
CWE-20 - Improper input validation
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise the affected device.
The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of URL passed from MCSLaunch deeplink. A remote attacker can trick the victim to open a specially crafted URL and execute arbitrary JavaScript API to install APK from Galaxy Store.
MitigationInstall updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsGalaxy Store: before 4.5.64.4
CPE2.3 External linkshttp://security.samsungmobile.com/serviceWeb.smsb?year=2023&month=12
http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-24-828/
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.
