CVE-2023-42549: Medium severity samsung account sdk vulnerability

Published Nov 7, 2023
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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.

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-2023-42549?

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.

2

How severe is CVE-2023-42549?

CVE-2023-42549 has a severity score of 6.5, which is considered medium severity.

3

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.

4

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.

5

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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