CVE-2023-21491
First published: Thu May 04 2023(Updated: )
Improper access control vulnerability in ThemeManager prior to SMR May-2023 Release 1 allows local attackers to write arbitrary files with system privilege.
Credit: mobile.security@samsung.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
| Samsung Android | =13.0-smr-apr-2023-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-mar-2023-r1 | |
| Samsung Android | =13.0-smr-nov-2022-r1 | |
| Samsung Android | =13.0-smr-oct-2022-r1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID of this vulnerability?
The vulnerability ID is CVE-2023-21491.
What is the severity of CVE-2023-21491?
The severity of CVE-2023-21491 is rated as high with a CVSS score of 7.8.
How does CVE-2023-21491 impact Samsung Android devices running version 12.0?
CVE-2023-21491 allows local attackers to write arbitrary files with system privilege on Samsung Android devices running version 12.0.
How can I fix the vulnerability CVE-2023-21491?
To fix the vulnerability CVE-2023-21491, you should install the SMR May-2023 Release 1 for Samsung Android devices running version 12.0. Please refer to the official Samsung security update page for more information: [Samsung Security Updates](https://security.samsungmobile.com/securityUpdate.smsb?year=2023&month=05)
What is the Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) ID associated with CVE-2023-21491?
The Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) ID associated with CVE-2023-21491 is CWE-284.
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