CVE-2023-42578
First published: Tue Dec 05 2023(Updated: )
Improper handling of insufficient permissions or privileges vulnerability in Samsung Data Store prior to version 5.2.00.7 allows remote attackers to access location information without permission.
Credit: mobile.security@samsung.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Samsung Cloud | <=5.2.00.7 |
Never miss a vulnerability like this again
Sign up to SecAlerts for real-time vulnerability data matched to your software, aggregated from hundreds of sources.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2023-42578?
CVE-2023-42578 is classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow unauthorized access to sensitive location information.
How do I fix CVE-2023-42578?
To fix CVE-2023-42578, update Samsung Data Store to version 5.2.00.8 or later, which addresses the permission handling issue.
What are the consequences of CVE-2023-42578?
The consequences of CVE-2023-42578 include the potential for remote attackers to access users' location data without their consent.
Which versions of Samsung Data Store are affected by CVE-2023-42578?
CVE-2023-42578 affects Samsung Data Store versions prior to 5.2.00.7.
Who is at risk from CVE-2023-42578?
Users of Samsung Data Store versions before 5.2.00.7 are at risk from CVE-2023-42578, especially those with location sharing enabled.
- collector/nvd-api
- agent/weakness
- agent/type
- agent/event
- agent/softwarecombine
- agent/first-publish-date
- collector/mitre-cve
- source/MITRE
- agent/author
- agent/last-modified-date
- agent/severity
- agent/references
- agent/tags
- agent/description
- agent/source
- vendor/samsung
- canonical/samsung cloud
- version/samsung cloud/5.2.00.7