Active debug code in Samsung Mobile Firmware - CVE-2023-21496

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Active debug code in Samsung Mobile Firmware - CVE-2023-21496

Published: May 26, 2023


Vulnerability identifier: #VU76541
CSH Severity: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:P/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2023-21496
CWE-ID: CWE-489
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Samsung Mobile Firmware
Software vendor:
Samsung

Description

The vulnerability allows an attacker to escalate privileges on the device.

The vulnerability exists due to presence of an active debug code in ActivityManagerService. An attacker with physical access to device can use debug function via setting the debug level.


Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.

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