CVE-2023-42533: Input Validation

Published Nov 7, 2023
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Updated

Improper Input Validation with USB Gadget Interface prior to SMR Nov-2023 Release 1 allows a physical attacker to execute arbitrary code in Kernel.

Affected Software

39 affected components
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-2023-42533?

The severity of CVE-2023-42533 is medium.

2

What software versions are affected by CVE-2023-42533?

CVE-2023-42533 affects Samsung Android version 12.0 and 13.0.

3

Is there a fix for CVE-2023-42533?

Yes, a fix for CVE-2023-42533 is available in the SMR Nov-2023 Release 1.

4

Can a physical attacker exploit CVE-2023-42533?

Yes, a physical attacker can exploit CVE-2023-42533 to execute arbitrary code in the Kernel.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2023-42533?

You can find more information about CVE-2023-42533 at the following link: [https://security.samsungmobile.com/securityUpdate.smsb?year=2023&month=11](https://security.samsungmobile.com/securityUpdate.smsb?year=2023&month=11)

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