CVE-2023-21517: Critical severity samsung exynos vulnerability

Published Jun 28, 2023
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Updated

Heap out-of-bound write vulnerability in Exynos baseband prior to SMR Jun-2023 Release 1 allows remote attacker to execute arbitrary code.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Samsung Exynos

Event History

Jun 28, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2023-21517?

CVE-2023-21517 is a heap out-of-bound write vulnerability in Exynos baseband prior to SMR Jun-2023 Release 1 that allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code.

2

What software is affected by CVE-2023-21517?

The Samsung Exynos baseband software is affected by CVE-2023-21517.

3

How severe is CVE-2023-21517?

CVE-2023-21517 is classified as critical with a severity rating of 9.8 out of 10.

4

How can I fix CVE-2023-21517?

To fix CVE-2023-21517, it is recommended to update to the SMR Jun-2023 Release 1 or a later version of the Exynos baseband software.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2023-21517?

You can find more information about CVE-2023-21517 on the official Samsung Mobile Security Updates page: https://security.samsungmobile.com/securityUpdate.smsb?year=2023&month=06

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