CVE-2023-21502: Input Validation

Published May 4, 2023
·
Updated

Improper input validation vulnerability in FactoryTest application prior to SMR May-2023 Release 1 allows local attackers to get privilege escalation via debugging commands.

Affected Software

24 affected components
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

Event History

May 4, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
09:15 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2023-21502?

CVE-2023-21502 is classified as a privilege escalation vulnerability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2023-21502?

To fix CVE-2023-21502, update your FactoryTest application to the SMR May-2023 Release 1 or later.

3

What causes CVE-2023-21502?

CVE-2023-21502 is caused by improper input validation within the FactoryTest application.

4

Who is affected by CVE-2023-21502?

CVE-2023-21502 affects Samsung devices running Android 12.0 or 13.0 prior to the SMR May-2023 Release.

5

Can local attackers exploit CVE-2023-21502?

Yes, local attackers can exploit CVE-2023-21502 to gain elevated privileges via debugging commands.

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