CVE-2023-42539: Medium severity samsung health vulnerability

Published Nov 7, 2023
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Updated

PendingIntent hijacking vulnerability in ChallengeNotificationManager in Samsung Health prior to version 6.25 allows local attackers to access data.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Samsung Health<6.25

Event History

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

1

What is CVE-2023-42539?

CVE-2023-42539 is a vulnerability in Samsung Health prior to version 6.25 that allows local attackers to access data through a PendingIntent hijacking vulnerability in ChallengeNotificationManager.

2

How severe is CVE-2023-42539?

CVE-2023-42539 has a severity rating of 5.5 (medium).

3

What software is affected by CVE-2023-42539?

Samsung Health prior to version 6.25 is affected by CVE-2023-42539.

4

How can local attackers exploit CVE-2023-42539?

Local attackers can exploit CVE-2023-42539 by hijacking a PendingIntent in ChallengeNotificationManager to gain unauthorized access to data.

5

Is there a fix for CVE-2023-42539?

Yes, updating Samsung Health to version 6.25 or later will fix CVE-2023-42539.

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