#VU83878 Cleartext transmission of sensitive information in SogouSDK - CVE-2023-42579

Vulnerability identifier: #VU83878

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 1.3 [CVSS:4.0/AV:A/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-42579

CWE-ID: CWE-319

Exploitation vector: Local network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
SogouSDK
Mobile applications / Apps for mobile phones

Vendor: Samsung

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

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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?

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

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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