CVE-2023-42557
First published: Tue Dec 05 2023(Updated: )
Out-of-bound write vulnerability in libIfaaCa prior to SMR Dec-2023 Release 1 allows local system attackers to execute arbitrary code.
Credit: mobile.security@samsung.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Samsung Android | >=12.0<14.0 | |
| Samsung Android | =14.0 | |
| Samsung Android | =14.0-smr-apr-2023-r1 | |
| Samsung Android | =14.0-smr-aug-2023-r1 | |
| Samsung Android | =14.0-smr-dec-2022-r1 | |
| Samsung Android | =14.0-smr-feb-2023-r1 | |
| Samsung Android | =14.0-smr-jan-2023-r1 | |
| Samsung Android | =14.0-smr-jul-2023-r1 | |
| Samsung Android | =14.0-smr-jun-2023-r1 | |
| Samsung Android | =14.0-smr-mar-2023-r1 | |
| Samsung Android | =14.0-smr-may-2023-r1 | |
| Samsung Android | =14.0-smr-nov-2022-r1 | |
| Samsung Android | =14.0-smr-nov-2023-r1 | |
| Samsung Android | =14.0-smr-oct-2022-r1 | |
| Samsung Android | =14.0-smr-oct-2023-r1 | |
| Samsung Android | =14.0-smr-sep-2023-r1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2023-42557?
The severity of CVE-2023-42557 is medium.
How does CVE-2023-42557 affect Samsung Android?
CVE-2023-42557 affects Samsung Android versions 12.0 to 14.0.
How can local system attackers exploit CVE-2023-42557?
Local system attackers can exploit CVE-2023-42557 to execute arbitrary code.
What is the fix for CVE-2023-42557?
To fix CVE-2023-42557, update to SMR Dec-2023 Release 1 or a later version of Samsung Android.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2023-42557?
You can find more information about CVE-2023-42557 at https://security.samsungmobile.com/securityUpdate.smsb?year=2023&month=12
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- version/samsung android/14.0-smr-aug-2023-r1
- version/samsung android/14.0-smr-dec-2022-r1
- version/samsung android/14.0-smr-feb-2023-r1
- version/samsung android/14.0-smr-jan-2023-r1
- version/samsung android/14.0-smr-jul-2023-r1
- version/samsung android/14.0-smr-jun-2023-r1
- version/samsung android/14.0-smr-mar-2023-r1
- version/samsung android/14.0-smr-may-2023-r1
- version/samsung android/14.0-smr-nov-2022-r1
- version/samsung android/14.0-smr-nov-2023-r1
- version/samsung android/14.0-smr-oct-2022-r1
- version/samsung android/14.0-smr-oct-2023-r1
- version/samsung android/14.0-smr-sep-2023-r1