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.