VDB-244644 · CVE-2023-42549 · GCVE-0-2023-42549

Samsung Account prior 14.5.00.7 startNameValidationActivity information disclosure

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability categorized as problematic has been discovered in Samsung Account. This issue affects the function startNameValidationActivity. The manipulation results in information disclosure. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2023-42549. The attack must be initiated from a local position. There is no exploit available. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Samsung Account. It has been classified as problematic. Affected is the function startNameValidationActivity. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a information disclosure vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-200. The product exposes sensitive information to an actor that is not explicitly authorized to have access to that information. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality. CVE summarizes:

Use of implicit intent for sensitive communication vulnerability in startNameValidationActivity in Samsung Account prior to version 14.5.00.7 allows attackers to access arbitrary file with Samsung Account privilege.

The weakness was shared 11/07/2023. The advisory is shared for download at security.samsungmobile.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2023-42549 since 09/11/2023. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1592.

Upgrading to version 14.5.00.7 eliminates this vulnerability.

Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

Productinfo

Vendor

Samsung

Name

Account

License

commercial

Website

Vendor: https://www.samsung.com/

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 4.9
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 4.9

VulDB Base Score: 2.8
VulDB Temp Score: 2.7
VulDB Vector: 🔍
VulDB Reliability: 🔍

NVD Base Score: 6.5
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CNA Base Score: 5.5
CNA Vector (Samsung Mobile): 🔍

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Information disclosure
CWE: CWE-200 / CWE-284 / CWE-266
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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0-Day Time: 🔍

Upgrade: Account 14.5.00.7

Timelineinfo

09/11/2023 🔍
11/07/2023 +57 days 🔍
11/07/2023 +0 days 🔍
12/03/2023 +26 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: samsung.com

Advisory: security.samsungmobile.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2023-42549 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2023-42549
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-244644

Entryinfo

Created: 11/07/2023 10:12
Updated: 12/03/2023 09:01
Changes: 11/07/2023 10:12 (48), 12/03/2023 09:01 (12)
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