What is the severity of CVE-2023-21499?

CVE-2023-21499 is rated as a high-severity out-of-bounds write vulnerability.

How do I fix CVE-2023-21499?

To fix CVE-2023-21499, you should update your Samsung device to the latest security patch from May 2023 or later.

Which devices are affected by CVE-2023-21499?

CVE-2023-21499 affects Samsung Android 13.0 devices prior to the SMR May-2023 Release 1.

What type of attack can exploit CVE-2023-21499?

CVE-2023-21499 can be exploited by local attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected devices.

Is CVE-2023-21499 a network or local vulnerability?

CVE-2023-21499 is a local vulnerability that requires physical access to the device to exploit.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2023-21499

high

8.2

CWE

787

4/5/2023

12/2/2025

CVE-2023-21499

First published: Thu May 04 2023(Updated: )

Out-of-bounds write vulnerability in TA_Communication_mpos_encrypt_pin in mPOS TUI trustlet prior to SMR May-2023 Release 1 allows local attackers to execute arbitrary code.

Credit: mobile.security@samsung.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
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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Reference Links

https://security.samsungmobile.com/securityUpdate.smsb?year=2023&month=05

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-21499?
CVE-2023-21499 is rated as a high-severity out-of-bounds write vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2023-21499?
To fix CVE-2023-21499, you should update your Samsung device to the latest security patch from May 2023 or later.
Which devices are affected by CVE-2023-21499?
CVE-2023-21499 affects Samsung Android 13.0 devices prior to the SMR May-2023 Release 1.
What type of attack can exploit CVE-2023-21499?
CVE-2023-21499 can be exploited by local attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected devices.
Is CVE-2023-21499 a network or local vulnerability?
CVE-2023-21499 is a local vulnerability that requires physical access to the device to exploit.

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