#VU83867 Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls in Account Web SDK - CVE-2023-42572

Vulnerability identifier: #VU83867

Vulnerability 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

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Account Web SDK
Universal components / Libraries / Software for developers

Vendor: Samsung

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

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

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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.