CVE-2013-4763: Medium severity samsung galaxy s3 firmware vulnerability

Published Dec 27, 2019
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Updated

Samsung Galaxy S3/S4 exposes an unprotected component allowing arbitrary SMS text messages without requesting permission.

Affected Software

4 affected components
Samsung Galaxy S3 Firmware
Samsung Galaxy S3
Samsung Galaxy S4 Firmware
Samsung Galaxy S4

Event History

Dec 27, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:08 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:08 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID of this issue?

The vulnerability ID of this issue is CVE-2013-4763.

2

What is the severity level of CVE-2013-4763?

The severity level of CVE-2013-4763 is medium.

3

How does CVE-2013-4763 affect Samsung Galaxy S3 and S4?

CVE-2013-4763 exposes an unprotected component in Samsung Galaxy S3 and S4, allowing arbitrary SMS text messages without requesting permission.

4

How can I fix CVE-2013-4763 on my Samsung Galaxy S3/S4?

To fix CVE-2013-4763, it is recommended to update your Samsung Galaxy S3/S4 firmware to the latest version provided by Samsung.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2013-4763?

You can find more information about CVE-2013-4763 on the following references: [1] http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2013-07/0108.html [2] https://www.securityfocus.com/bid/61280

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