CVE-2023-42558
First published: Tue Dec 05 2023(Updated: )
Out of bounds write vulnerability in HDCP in HAL prior to SMR Dec-2023 Release 1 allows attacker to perform code execution.
Credit: mobile.security@samsung.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Samsung Android | =13.0 | |
| Samsung Android | =13.0-smr-apr-2023-r1 | |
| Samsung Android | =13.0-smr-aug-2023-r1 | |
| Samsung Android | =13.0-smr-dec-2022-r1 | |
| Samsung Android | =13.0-smr-feb-2023-r1 | |
| Samsung Android | =13.0-smr-jan-2023-r1 | |
| Samsung Android | =13.0-smr-jul-2023-r1 | |
| Samsung Android | =13.0-smr-jun-2023-r1 | |
| Samsung Android | =13.0-smr-mar-2023-r1 | |
| Samsung Android | =13.0-smr-may-2023-r1 | |
| Samsung Android | =13.0-smr-nov-2022-r1 | |
| Samsung Android | =13.0-smr-nov-2023-r1 | |
| Samsung Android | =13.0-smr-oct-2022-r1 | |
| Samsung Android | =13.0-smr-oct-2023-r1 | |
| Samsung Android | =13.0-smr-sep-2023-r1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2023-42558?
The severity of CVE-2023-42558 is high with a CVSS score of 7.8.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2023-42558?
Samsung Android 13.0 and its SMR versions from April 2023 Release 1 to December 2023 Release 1 are affected by CVE-2023-42558.
How can an attacker exploit CVE-2023-42558?
An attacker can exploit CVE-2023-42558 to perform code execution by taking advantage of the out-of-bounds write vulnerability in HDCP in HAL.
How can I fix CVE-2023-42558?
To fix CVE-2023-42558, it is recommended to update your Samsung Android device to the latest available security update, specifically from the SMR Dec-2023 Release 1 or later.
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