CVE-2023-21439: Input Validation

Published Feb 9, 2023

Updated

Improper input validation vulnerability in UwbDataTxStatusEvent prior to SMR Feb-2023 Release 1 allows attackers to launch certain activities.

Affected Software

41 affected components

Samsung android=12.0

Samsung android=12.0-smr-apr-2022-r1

Samsung android=12.0-smr-apr-2023-r1

Samsung android=12.0-smr-aug-2022-r1

Samsung android=12.0-smr-aug-2023-r1

Samsung android=12.0-smr-dec-2021-r1

Samsung android=12.0-smr-dec-2022-r1

Samsung android=12.0-smr-dec-2023-r1

Samsung android=12.0-smr-feb-2022-r1

Samsung android=12.0-smr-feb-2023-r1

Samsung android=12.0-smr-jan-2022-r1

Samsung android=12.0-smr-jul-2022-r1

Samsung android=12.0-smr-jul-2023-r1

Samsung android=12.0-smr-jun-2022-r1

Samsung android=12.0-smr-jun-2023-r1

Samsung android=12.0-smr-mar-2022-r1

Samsung android=12.0-smr-mar-2023-r1

Samsung android=12.0-smr-may-2022-r1

Samsung android=12.0-smr-may-2023-r1

Samsung android=12.0-smr-nov-2021-r1

Samsung android=12.0-smr-nov-2022-r1

Samsung android=12.0-smr-nov-2023-r1

Samsung android=12.0-smr-oct-2022-r1

Samsung android=12.0-smr-oct-2023-r1

Samsung android=12.0-smr-sep-2022-r1

Samsung android=12.0-smr-sep-2023-r1

Samsung android=13.0

Samsung android=13.0-smr-apr-2023-r1

Samsung android=13.0-smr-aug-2023-r1

Samsung android=13.0-smr-dec-2022-r1

Samsung android=13.0-smr-dec-2023-r1

Samsung android=13.0-smr-feb-2023-r1

Samsung android=13.0-smr-jul-2023-r1

Samsung android=13.0-smr-jun-2023-r1

Samsung android=13.0-smr-mar-2023-r1

Samsung android=13.0-smr-may-2023-r1

Samsung android=13.0-smr-nov-2022-r1

Samsung android=13.0-smr-nov-2023-r1

Samsung android=13.0-smr-oct-2022-r1

Samsung android=13.0-smr-oct-2023-r1

Samsung android=13.0-smr-sep-2023-r1

Event History

Feb 9, 2023

CVE Published

via MITRE·12:00 AM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·12:00 AM

DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-21439?

CVE-2023-21439 is categorized as a significant vulnerability due to improper input validation that allows attackers to perform unauthorized activities.

How do I fix CVE-2023-21439?

To fix CVE-2023-21439, update your Samsung Android device to the latest security release version that addresses this vulnerability.

Which Samsung devices are affected by CVE-2023-21439?

CVE-2023-21439 affects various models of Samsung Android devices running versions 12.0 and 13.0 prior to the SMR February 2023 Release.

What types of attacks can exploit CVE-2023-21439?

CVE-2023-21439 can be exploited to launch unauthorized activities leading to potential data breaches or malicious actions.

When was CVE-2023-21439 disclosed?

CVE-2023-21439 was disclosed as part of the Samsung security updates in February 2023.