CVE-2023-42528: Input Validation

Published Nov 7, 2023
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Updated

Improper Input Validation vulnerability in ProcessNvBuffering of libsec-ril prior to SMR Nov-2023 Release 1 allows local attacker to execute arbitrary code.

Affected Software

75 affected components
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-oct-2023-r1
Samsung android=11.0-smr-sep-2021-r1
Samsung android=11.0-smr-sep-2022-r1
Samsung android=11.0-smr-sep-2023-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-oct-2023-r1
Samsung android=12.0-smr-sep-2022-r1
Samsung android=12.0-smr-sep-2023-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
Samsung android=13.0-smr-oct-2023-r1
Samsung android=13.0-smr-sep-2023-r1

Event History

Nov 7, 2023
CVE Published
07:49 AM
Data Sourced
07:49 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2023-42528?

CVE-2023-42528 is categorized as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for local attackers to execute arbitrary code.

2

How do I fix CVE-2023-42528?

To fix CVE-2023-42528, ensure that you update your Samsung Android device to the SMR Nov-2023 Release 1 or newer.

3

Which versions of Samsung Android are affected by CVE-2023-42528?

CVE-2023-42528 affects Samsung Android versions 11.0 and 12.0 prior to the SMR Nov-2023 Release 1.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2023-42528?

CVE-2023-42528 is classified as an Improper Input Validation vulnerability within the libsec-ril module.

5

Can CVE-2023-42528 be exploited remotely?

No, CVE-2023-42528 requires local access for exploitation by an attacker.

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