Samsung Devices libaudiosaplus_sec.so out-of-bounds write

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability labeled as critical has been found in Samsung Devices. This impacts an unknown function of the file libaudiosaplus_sec.so. Executing a manipulation can lead to out-of-bounds write. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2023-21475. It is possible to launch the attack on the local host. There is not any exploit available. It is advisable to implement a patch to correct this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Samsung Devices (the affected version unknown) and classified as critical. This vulnerability affects an unknown part of the file libaudiosaplus_sec.so. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a out-of-bounds write vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-787. The product writes data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

Out-of-bounds Write vulnerability in libaudiosaplus_sec.so library prior to SMR Apr-2023 Release 1 allows local attacker to execute arbitrary code.

The advisory is shared for download at security.samsungmobile.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2023-21475 since 11/14/2022. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack needs to be approached locally. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available.

Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem.

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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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Timelineinfo

11/14/2022 CVE reserved
09/03/2025 +1023 days Advisory disclosed
09/03/2025 +0 days VulDB entry created
09/05/2025 +2 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: samsung.com

Advisory: security.samsungmobile.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2023-21475 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2023-21475
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-322276

Entryinfo

Created: 09/03/2025 07:29
Updated: 09/05/2025 23:26
Changes: 09/03/2025 07:29 (62), 09/05/2025 23:26 (10)
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