high
8.4
CWE
120 787
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2023-42535

First published: Tue Nov 07 2023(Updated: )

Out-of-bounds Write in read_block of vold prior to SMR Nov-2023 Release 1 allows local attacker to execute arbitrary code.

Credit: mobile.security@samsung.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
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

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is CVE-2023-42535?

    CVE-2023-42535 is an out-of-bounds write vulnerability in the read_block function of vold prior to SMR Nov-2023 Release 1, which allows a local attacker to execute arbitrary code.

  • Which software versions are affected by CVE-2023-42535?

    CVE-2023-42535 affects Samsung Android versions 12.0 to SMR Nov-2023 Release 1 and Samsung Android 13.0 to SMR Oct-2023 Release 1.

  • What is the severity of CVE-2023-42535?

    CVE-2023-42535 has a severity score of 8.4 (high).

  • How can I fix CVE-2023-42535?

    To fix CVE-2023-42535, update your Samsung Android device to SMR Nov-2023 Release 1 for version 12.0 or SMR Oct-2023 Release 1 for version 13.0.

  • Where can I find more information about CVE-2023-42535?

    More information about CVE-2023-42535 can be found 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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