#VU82813 Improper access control in Samsung Push Service - CVE-2023-42542

Vulnerability identifier: #VU82813

Vulnerability 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

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Samsung Push Service
Mobile applications / Apps for mobile phones

Vendor: Samsung

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

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

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

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

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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