MitM attack in Samsung SogouSDK



Published: 2023-12-05
Risk Medium
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2023-42579
CWE-ID CWE-319
Exploitation vector Local network
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
Subscribe 		SogouSDK
Mobile applications / Apps for mobile phones

Vendor

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one medium risk vulnerability.

1) Cleartext transmission of sensitive information

EUVDB-ID: #VU83878

Risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 4.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-42579

CWE-ID: CWE-319 - Cleartext Transmission of Sensitive Information

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to software uses insecure communication channel to transmit sensitive information in SogouSDK of Chinese Samsung Keyboard. A remote attacker with ability to intercept network traffic can gain access to sensitive data.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

SogouSDK: before 5.7.00.45

External links

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


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the local network (LAN).

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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



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