VDB-322280 · CVE-2023-21482 · EUVD-2023-25650

Samsung Camera prior 11.1.02.18/12.1.03.8/13.1.01.4 Install Package authorization

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Samsung Camera. This affects an unknown part of the component Install Package Handler. Such manipulation leads to authorization. This vulnerability is referenced as CVE-2023-21482. The attack can be executed directly on the physical device. No exploit is available. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Samsung Camera. It has been rated as problematic. Affected by this issue is an unknown function of the component Install Package Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a authorization vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-862. The product does not perform an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

Missing authorization vulnerability in Camera prior to versions 11.1.02.18 in Android 11, 12.1.03.8 in Android 12 and 13.1.01.4 in Android 13 allows physical attackers to install package through Galaxy store before completion of Setup wizard.

The advisory is shared for download at security.samsungmobile.com. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2023-21482 since 11/14/2022. The exploitation is known to be easy. The attack needs to be approached locally. No form of authentication is required for exploitation. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available.

Upgrading to version 11.1.02.18, 12.1.03.8 or 13.1.01.4 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at EUVD (EUVD-2023-25650). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

Productinfo

Vendor

Samsung

Name

Camera

License

commercial

Website

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

CPE 2.3info

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CPE 2.2info

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CVSSv4info

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VulDB Reliability: 🔍

CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.2
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.1

VulDB Base Score: 4.3
VulDB Temp Score: 4.1
VulDB Vector: 🔒
VulDB Reliability: 🔍

CNA Base Score: 6.1
CNA Vector (SamsungMobile): 🔒

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Authorization
CWE: CWE-862 / CWE-863 / CWE-285
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ATT&CK: 🔒

Physical: Yes
Local: Yes
Remote: No

Availability: 🔒
Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
Status: 🔍

0-Day Time: 🔒

Upgrade: Camera 11.1.02.18/12.1.03.8/13.1.01.4

Timelineinfo

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

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: samsung.com

Advisory: security.samsungmobile.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2023-21482 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2023-21482
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-322280
EUVD: 🔒

Entryinfo

Created: 09/03/2025 07:30
Updated: 09/03/2025 18:01
Changes: 09/03/2025 07:30 (62), 09/03/2025 18:01 (1)
Complete: 🔍
Cache ID: 216::103

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