#VU83879 Input validation error in Galaxy Store - CVE-2023-42580
Published: December 5, 2023 / Updated: June 25, 2024
Vulnerability identifier: #VU83879
Vulnerability risk: High
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber
CVE-ID: CVE-2023-42580
CWE-ID: CWE-20
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Galaxy Store
Galaxy Store
Software vendor:
Samsung
Samsung
Description
The 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.
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.