Samsung Blockchain Keystore prior 1.3.12.1 BC_TUI_CMD_SEND_RESOURCE_DATA_ARRAY out-of-bounds write

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in Samsung Blockchain Keystore. This vulnerability affects the function BC_TUI_CMD_SEND_RESOURCE_DATA_ARRAY. Performing a manipulation results in out-of-bounds write. This vulnerability was named CVE-2023-21506. The attack needs to be approached locally. There is no available exploit. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Samsung Blockchain Keystore. This affects the function BC_TUI_CMD_SEND_RESOURCE_DATA_ARRAY. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a out-of-bounds write vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-787. The product writes data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

Out-of-bounds Write vulnerability while processing BC_TUI_CMD_SEND_RESOURCE_DATA_ARRAY command in bc_tui trustlet from Samsung Blockchain Keystore prior to version 1.3.12.1 allows local attacker to execute arbitrary code.

The weakness was presented 05/05/2023. The advisory is shared at security.samsungmobile.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2023-21506 since 11/14/2022. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available.

Upgrading to version 1.3.12.1 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at EUVD (EUVD-2023-25674). Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.1
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Class: Out-of-bounds write
CWE: CWE-787 / CWE-119
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Blockchain Keystore 1.3.12.1

Timelineinfo

11/14/2022 🔍
05/05/2023 +171 days 🔍
05/05/2023 +0 days 🔍
09/18/2025 +867 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: samsung.com

Advisory: security.samsungmobile.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2023-21506 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2023-21506
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-228033
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Entryinfo

Created: 05/05/2023 07:14
Updated: 09/18/2025 02:17
Changes: 05/05/2023 07:14 (49), 05/27/2023 18:21 (11), 09/18/2025 02:17 (16)
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Cache ID: 216::103

Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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