CVE-2023-42549
First published: Tue Nov 07 2023(Updated: )
Use of implicit intent for sensitive communication vulnerability in startNameValidationActivity in Samsung Account prior to version 14.5.00.7 allows attackers to access arbitrary file with Samsung Account privilege.
Credit: mobile.security@samsung.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Samsung Account | <14.5.00.7 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2023-42549?
CVE-2023-42549 is a vulnerability in Samsung Account that allows attackers to access arbitrary files using an implicit intent for sensitive communication in the startNameValidationActivity function.
How severe is CVE-2023-42549?
CVE-2023-42549 has a severity score of 6.5, which is considered medium severity.
Which version of Samsung Account is affected by CVE-2023-42549?
Samsung Account versions up to and excluding 14.5.00.7 are affected by CVE-2023-42549.
How can attackers exploit CVE-2023-42549?
Attackers can exploit CVE-2023-42549 by using an implicit intent for sensitive communication in the startNameValidationActivity function to gain access to arbitrary files with Samsung Account privilege.
Is there a fix for CVE-2023-42549?
It is recommended to update Samsung Account to version 14.5.00.7 or later to fix CVE-2023-42549.
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