CVE-2023-42547: Medium severity samsung account sdk vulnerability

Published Nov 7, 2023
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Updated

Use of implicit intent for sensitive communication vulnerability in startEmailValidationActivity in Samsung Account prior to version 14.5.00.7 allows attackers to access arbitrary file with Samsung Account privilege.

Affected Software

1 affected component
samsung Account<14.5.00.7

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-2023-42547?

CVE-2023-42547 is a vulnerability in Samsung Account that allows attackers to access arbitrary files using implicit intent for sensitive communication in startEmailValidationActivity.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2023-42547?

The severity of CVE-2023-42547 is medium, with a CVSS score of 6.5.

3

How does CVE-2023-42547 work?

CVE-2023-42547 allows attackers to exploit the vulnerable startEmailValidationActivity in Samsung Account to access arbitrary files by using implicit intents for sensitive communication.

4

Which Samsung Account versions are affected by CVE-2023-42547?

Samsung Account versions prior to 14.5.00.7 are affected by CVE-2023-42547.

5

How can I fix CVE-2023-42547?

To fix CVE-2023-42547, users should update their Samsung Account to version 14.5.00.7 or later.

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