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CVE-2023-21492

Samsung Mobile Devices Insertion of Sensitive Information Into Log File

4.4 MEDIUMActively exploited (CISA KEV)EPSS 2.55%
  1. Published4 May 2023
  2. Added to CISA KEV19 May 2023
  3. Remediation due9 Jun 2023
Actively exploited (CISA KEV)

Samsung mobile devices running Android 11, 12, and 13 contain an insertion of sensitive information into log file vulnerability that allows a privileged, local attacker to conduct an address space layout randomization (ASLR) bypass.

Added to KEV: 19 May 2023Federal remediation due: 9 Jun 2023

Description

Kernel pointers are printed in the log file prior to SMR May-2023 Release 1 allows a privileged local attacker to bypass ASLR.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorLocal
Attack complexityLow
Privileges requiredHigh
User interactionNone
ScopeUnchanged
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityNone
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Affected products

Samsung Android11.0 · 12.0 · 13.0

Remediation

No fixed version is recorded in the NVD data. Check the vendor advisory for the latest guidance.

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Frequently asked

Is CVE-2023-21492 being actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2023-21492 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, added 19 May 2023.

How severe is CVE-2023-21492?

CVE-2023-21492 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 4.4, rated medium. EPSS estimates a 2.55% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2023-21492?

Affected products include Samsung Android.

How do I fix CVE-2023-21492?

Apply the vendor's patch or advisory guidance, then verify no affected versions remain across your devices.

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.