CVE-2023-21454: Low severity samsung android vulnerability

Published Mar 16, 2023
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Updated

Improper authorization in Samsung Keyboard prior to SMR Mar-2023 Release 1 allows physical attacker to access users text history on the lockscreen.

Affected Software

48 affected components
Samsung android=11.0
Samsung android=11.0-smr-apr-2021-r1
Samsung android=11.0-smr-apr-2022-r1
Samsung android=11.0-smr-aug-2021-r1
Samsung android=11.0-smr-aug-2022-r1
Samsung android=11.0-smr-dec-2020-r1
Samsung android=11.0-smr-dec-2021-r1
Samsung android=11.0-smr-dec-2022-r1
Samsung android=11.0-smr-feb-2021-r1
Samsung android=11.0-smr-feb-2022-r1
Samsung android=11.0-smr-feb-2023-r1
Samsung android=11.0-smr-jan-2021-r1
Samsung android=11.0-smr-jan-2022-r1
Samsung android=11.0-smr-jul-2021-r1
Samsung android=11.0-smr-jul-2022-r1
Samsung android=11.0-smr-jun-2021-r1
Samsung android=11.0-smr-jun-2022-r1
Samsung android=11.0-smr-mar-2021-r1
Samsung android=11.0-smr-mar-2022-r1
Samsung android=11.0-smr-may-2021-r1
Samsung android=11.0-smr-may-2022-r1
Samsung android=11.0-smr-nov-2021-r1
Samsung android=11.0-smr-nov-2022-r1
Samsung android=11.0-smr-oct-2021-r1
Samsung android=11.0-smr-oct-2022-r1
Samsung android=11.0-smr-sep-2021-r1
Samsung android=11.0-smr-sep-2022-r1
Samsung android=12.0
Samsung android=12.0-smr-apr-2022-r1
Samsung android=12.0-smr-aug-2022-r1
Samsung android=12.0-smr-dec-2021-r1
Samsung android=12.0-smr-dec-2022-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-jun-2022-r1
Samsung android=12.0-smr-mar-2022-r1
Samsung android=12.0-smr-may-2022-r1
Samsung android=12.0-smr-nov-2021-r1
Samsung android=12.0-smr-nov-2022-r1
Samsung android=12.0-smr-oct-2022-r1
Samsung android=12.0-smr-sep-2022-r1
Samsung android=13.0-smr-dec-2022-r1
Samsung android=13.0-smr-feb-2023-r1
Samsung android=13.0-smr-jan-2023-r1
Samsung android=13.0-smr-nov-2022-r1
Samsung android=13.0-smr-oct-2022-r1

Event History

Mar 16, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2023-21454?

CVE-2023-21454 has a severity rating that indicates a significant risk due to improper authorization affecting user text history.

2

How do I fix CVE-2023-21454?

To fix CVE-2023-21454, update your Samsung Keyboard to the latest version provided in the March 2023 security release.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2023-21454?

CVE-2023-21454 affects devices running certain versions of Android 11 and 12 with the Samsung Keyboard prior to the March 2023 security update.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2023-21454?

CVE-2023-21454 is categorized as an improper authorization vulnerability that allows a physical attacker to access sensitive information.

5

Can CVE-2023-21454 lead to data exposure?

Yes, CVE-2023-21454 can lead to unauthorized access to a user's text history, exposing potentially sensitive information.

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