Multiple vulnerabilities in Samsung Galaxy Store

Published: 2023-12-05

Risk	High
Patch available	YES
Number of vulnerabilities	2
CVE-ID	CVE-2023-42581 CVE-2023-42580
CWE-ID	CWE-20
Exploitation vector	Network
Public exploit	N/A
Vulnerable software Subscribe	Galaxy Store Mobile applications / Apps for mobile phones
Vendor

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains information about 2 vulnerabilities.

1) Input validation error

EUVDB-ID: #VU83880

Risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 7.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-42581

CWE-ID: CWE-20 - Improper input validation

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise the affected device.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of URL passed from InstantPlay deeplink. A remote attacker can trick the victim to open a specially crafted URL and execute arbitrary JavaScript API to install APK from Galaxy Store.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Galaxy Store: before 4.5.64.4

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 Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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

2) Input validation error

EUVDB-ID: #VU83879