Use of Implicit Intent for Sensitive Communication in Samsung EasySetup



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
 EasySetup
Mobile applications / Apps for mobile phones

Vendor Samsung

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one medium risk vulnerability.

1) Use of Implicit Intent for Sensitive Communication

EUVDB-ID: #VU82889

Risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 6.6 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

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

CPE2.3 External links

https://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.

How the attacker can exploit this vulnerability?

The attacker would have to trick the victim to perform certain actions on the device.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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



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