#VU76554 Improper export of android application components in Samsung Mobile Firmware - CVE-2023-21485

Vulnerability identifier: #VU76554

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 0.4 [CVSS:4.0/AV:P/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-21485

CWE-ID: CWE-926

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Samsung Mobile Firmware
Mobile applications / Mobile firmware & hardware

Vendor: Samsung

Description

The vulnerability allows an attacker to gain access to sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to improper export of android application components in VideoPreviewActivity in Call Settings. An attacker with physical access to device can obtain certain media data stored in sandbox.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Samsung Mobile Firmware: before SMR-MAY-2023

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External links
https://security.samsungmobile.com/securityUpdate.smsb?year=2023&month=05

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. The attacker should have physical access to the system in order to successfully exploit this vulnerability.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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