#VU76531 Input validation error in Samsung Mobile Firmware


Published: 2023-05-26

Vulnerability identifier: #VU76531

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 6.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-21501

CWE-ID: CWE-20

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Samsung Mobile Firmware
Mobile applications / Mobile firmware & hardware

Vendor:

Description

The vulnerability allows a local application to execute arbitrary code.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input in mPOS fiserve trustlet. A local application can execute arbitrary code on the device.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions


External links
http://security.samsungmobile.com/securityUpdate.smsb?year=2023&month=05


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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