high
7.1
CWE
20
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2023-30707: Input Validation

First published: Wed Sep 06 2023(Updated: )

Improper input validation vulnerability in FileProviderStatusReceiver in Samsung Keyboard prior to SMR Sep-2023 Release 1 allows local attackers to delete arbitrary files with Samsung Keyboard privilege.

Credit: mobile.security@samsung.com mobile.security@samsung.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Samsung Android=11.0
Samsung Android=11.0-smr-apr-2021-r1
Samsung Android=11.0-smr-apr-2022-r1
Samsung Android=11.0-smr-apr-2023-r1
Samsung Android=11.0-smr-aug-2021-r1
Samsung Android=11.0-smr-aug-2022-r1
Samsung Android=11.0-smr-aug-2023-r1
Samsung Android=11.0-smr-dec-2020-r1
Samsung Android=11.0-smr-dec-2021-r1
Samsung Android=11.0-smr-dec-2022-r1
Samsung Android=11.0-smr-feb-2021-r1
Samsung Android=11.0-smr-feb-2022-r1
Samsung Android=11.0-smr-feb-2023-r1
Samsung Android=11.0-smr-jan-2021-r1
Samsung Android=11.0-smr-jan-2022-r1
Samsung Android=11.0-smr-jan-2023-r1
Samsung Android=11.0-smr-jul-2021-r1
Samsung Android=11.0-smr-jul-2022-r1
Samsung Android=11.0-smr-jul-2023-r1
Samsung Android=11.0-smr-jun-2021-r1
Samsung Android=11.0-smr-jun-2022-r1
Samsung Android=11.0-smr-jun-2023-r1
Samsung Android=11.0-smr-mar-2021-r1
Samsung Android=11.0-smr-mar-2022-r1
Samsung Android=11.0-smr-mar-2023-r1
Samsung Android=11.0-smr-may-2021-r1
Samsung Android=11.0-smr-may-2022-r1
Samsung Android=11.0-smr-may-2023-r1
Samsung Android=11.0-smr-nov-2021-r1
Samsung Android=11.0-smr-nov-2022-r1
Samsung Android=11.0-smr-oct-2021-r1
Samsung Android=11.0-smr-oct-2022-r1
Samsung Android=11.0-smr-sep-2021-r1
Samsung Android=11.0-smr-sep-2022-r1
Samsung Android=12.0
Samsung Android=12.0-smr-apr-2022-r1
Samsung Android=12.0-smr-apr-2023-r1
Samsung Android=12.0-smr-aug-2022-r1
Samsung Android=12.0-smr-aug-2023-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-jan-2023-r1
Samsung Android=12.0-smr-jul-2022-r1
Samsung Android=12.0-smr-jul-2023-r1
Samsung Android=12.0-smr-jun-2022-r1
Samsung Android=12.0-smr-jun-2023-r1
Samsung Android=12.0-smr-mar-2022-r1
Samsung Android=12.0-smr-mar-2023-r1
Samsung Android=12.0-smr-may-2022-r1
Samsung Android=12.0-smr-may-2023-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-aug-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-jul-2023-r1
Samsung Android=13.0-smr-jun-2023-r1
Samsung Android=13.0-smr-mar-2023-r1
Samsung Android=13.0-smr-may-2023-r1
Samsung Android=13.0-smr-nov-2022-r1
Samsung Android=13.0-smr-oct-2022-r1

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2023-30707?

    CVE-2023-30707 is considered a critical vulnerability as it allows local attackers to delete arbitrary files via improper input validation.

  • How do I fix CVE-2023-30707?

    To remediate CVE-2023-30707, users should update their Samsung Keyboard application to the latest version available in the system updates.

  • Which versions of Samsung Android are affected by CVE-2023-30707?

    CVE-2023-30707 affects Samsung Android versions 11.0 and specific security maintenance releases prior to September 2023.

  • Who can exploit CVE-2023-30707?

    Local attackers with access to the device can exploit CVE-2023-30707 to delete arbitrary files using Samsung Keyboard privileges.

  • Are there any workarounds for CVE-2023-30707 before applying a fix?

    Currently, there are no effective workarounds for CVE-2023-30707, and upgrading the application is the recommended course of action.

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