Information disclosure in Samsung Data Store



Published: 2023-12-05
Risk Low
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2023-42578
CWE-ID CWE-264
Exploitation vector Local
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
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Data Store
Mobile applications / Apps for mobile phones

Vendor

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one low risk vulnerability.

1) Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls

EUVDB-ID: #VU83876

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 2.9 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-42578

CWE-ID: CWE-264 - Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a local application to gain access to sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to improperly imposed security restrictions. A local application can gain unauthorized access to location information.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Data Store: before 5.2.00.7

External links

http://security.samsungmobile.com/serviceWeb.smsb?year=2023&month=12


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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



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