Use of Implicit Intent for Sensitive Communication in Samsung EasySetup



Published: 2023-11-07
Risk Medium
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2023-42555
CWE-ID CWE-927
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
Subscribe 		EasySetup
Mobile applications / Apps for mobile phones

Vendor

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one medium risk vulnerability.

1) Use of Implicit Intent for Sensitive Communication

EUVDB-ID: #VU82889

Risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 6.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-42555

CWE-ID: CWE-927 - Use of Implicit Intent for Sensitive Communication

Exploit availability: No

Description


The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to use of implicit intent for sensitive communication. A remote attacker can get the bluetooth address of user device.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

EasySetup: before 11.1.13

External links

http://security.samsungmobile.com/serviceWeb.smsb?year=2023&month=11


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.



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