What is the severity of CVE-2023-21501?

CVE-2023-21501 has a high severity due to the potential for local attackers to execute arbitrary code.

How do I fix CVE-2023-21501?

To fix CVE-2023-21501, users should update their Samsung Android devices to the latest SMR May-2023 Release 1.

Which versions of Samsung Android are affected by CVE-2023-21501?

CVE-2023-21501 affects Samsung Android versions prior to 13.0 SMR May-2023 Release 1.

Who can exploit CVE-2023-21501?

CVE-2023-21501 can be exploited by local attackers with access to the affected device.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2023-21501?

CVE-2023-21501 is categorized as an improper input validation vulnerability.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2023-21501

high

8.2

CWE

4/5/2023

12/2/2025

CVE-2023-21501: Input Validation

First published: Thu May 04 2023(Updated: )

Improper input validation vulnerability in mPOS fiserve 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-2023-21501?
CVE-2023-21501 has a high severity due to the potential for local attackers to execute arbitrary code.
How do I fix CVE-2023-21501?
To fix CVE-2023-21501, users should update their Samsung Android devices to the latest SMR May-2023 Release 1.
Which versions of Samsung Android are affected by CVE-2023-21501?
CVE-2023-21501 affects Samsung Android versions prior to 13.0 SMR May-2023 Release 1.
Who can exploit CVE-2023-21501?
CVE-2023-21501 can be exploited by local attackers with access to the affected device.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2023-21501?
CVE-2023-21501 is categorized as an improper input validation vulnerability.

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